102 - What if it ISN'T a Fender? Scott Abandons the P bass! Technique is EVERYTHING!

Published: Aug. 18, 2023, 4 a.m.

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Are Fenders really the best option, especially when you\\u2019re looking to play professionally? Maybe not? In today\\u2019s podcast, we\\u2019re exploring why your bass doesn\\u2019t HAVE to be a Fender and some alternatives that can come close in sound and vibe. AND why you may not want a Fender style instrument at all! Is there such a thing as the perfect sound? The perfect bass? Can you love a sound on someone else but not yourself? Does it, in fact, actually all come down to technique, rather than the bass you\\u2019re playing?!

In this episode you're going to learn:

  • About some basses and bass brands that come close to the Fender style and vibe, in various budget brackets
  • About where you might want to look if you\\u2019re intentionally NOT going Fender
  • All kinds of ways of thinking about bass tone and how you might find YOUR OWN
  • Why Scott is turning away from the P bass?
  • How it all ultimately might come down to technique
  • And much, much more!
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