Question: Caprice for Motown Soul hits?
Hi,
I’m a very happy EBMM Caprice bass owner and I use it for pretty much anything.
I’m about to start a new project with my band, basically a celebration of Motown Soul classics (mostly from the ’60s).
Even if I have a Fender P bass strung with flats, I’m wondering if my Caprice can replicate that classic James Jamerson tone because it’s my most comfortable bass to play and it’s very light.
The Caprice is a very bright and snappy bass by nature and when the action is set low it tends to be pretty zingy and growly, so adjustments on the setup would be absolutely necessary for this kind of tone. I wouldn’t go too extreme with the setup, I’d like to keep it as much comfortable and versatile as I can.
I’d use flats (Fender 9050Ls are my favourite), solo the neck pickup of course, raise the action, use my NordyMute (works as a sponge) and proper techinque of course.
What’s your suggestions?
Is that doable, or better to go with my P?
Thanks.
I’m a very happy EBMM Caprice bass owner and I use it for pretty much anything.
I’m about to start a new project with my band, basically a celebration of Motown Soul classics (mostly from the ’60s).
Even if I have a Fender P bass strung with flats, I’m wondering if my Caprice can replicate that classic James Jamerson tone because it’s my most comfortable bass to play and it’s very light.
The Caprice is a very bright and snappy bass by nature and when the action is set low it tends to be pretty zingy and growly, so adjustments on the setup would be absolutely necessary for this kind of tone. I wouldn’t go too extreme with the setup, I’d like to keep it as much comfortable and versatile as I can.
I’d use flats (Fender 9050Ls are my favourite), solo the neck pickup of course, raise the action, use my NordyMute (works as a sponge) and proper techinque of course.
What’s your suggestions?
Is that doable, or better to go with my P?
Thanks.
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