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Originally Posted by u b i k it really is ALL IN THE FINGERS. ignore this at your own peril. face the challenge, and enjoy it. |
I disagree with this. Good tone is a combination of many things: Technique, ability to hear, discern, and adjust accordingly, setup/strings, quality of gear, etc...
I will agree that the best gear in the world will not correct crappy technique, however, to say its all in the fingers is an over simplification.
Great tone's like Geddy's, Chris Squire's, Flea's, etc. are recipes that have many components that have been selected to work together towards a sum that is greater than it's individual parts. They are also designed to fit the band sound. I think Geddy's bass sound is great, but paired with Willie Nelson... I don't know.
Too many factors to quantize easily. But, from my experience, the types of bass tone decisions that I've made were often more corrective than anything else. I would ask myself: How can I help eliminate mud and masking, and be heard better without being too loud ? A question like that will offer up many solutions that will involve technique, gear, setup, hiring a bassist, etc.
Just ask yourself questions, and fix problems. After a while you will be relatively content with your bass tone, but the very nature of a good musician is to rarely be fully satisfied.