Single Humbucker Punch?

[FREAKYSTYLEY]

I used to own a Stingray but sold it, I now want it back but want something with alot of punch. I know speakers and amp setting have to do with it. And im not looking for a Dual Humbucker. Does a single humbucker have much punch? Im looking to replace my Precision bass. Im willing to part with the tone but not the punch.

 

[Dr. Nick]

Welcome to the Board

I think my Single-h Sterling is very punchy...I'm sure some folks with more technical knowledge than I will chime in soon, but my understanding is that the 'ray is even punchier.

I'm an ex-P Bass player myself, and I very much consider the Musicman to be a serious upgrade. I don't think you'll be sorry!

 

[Caca de Kick]

And im not looking for a Dual Humbucker. Does a single humbucker have much punch?

The most punch with a single humbucker comes from a 2-band eq SR4...a lil bit deeper lows. Woof!

 

[adouglas]

Body wood has something to do with it. Reportedly the 30th anniversary Stingray, which is made of mahogany, is punchy as hell.

There are still quite a few floating around out there, new.

 

[delberthot]

Oooh, that makes me even more excited about getting mine in the next few days.

It may just be my setup but my SR5 and GK 700RB II combination is fantastic as far as punch goes.

 

[cdb]

I can't complain about the punch my ordinary everyday SR5 single H has. Nope. No problems in that dpartment.

 

[bovinehost]

There IS no Music Man bass without instrinsic punchiness, is there?

That said, it's a toss up for me between my 30th Stingray and my single H Bongos.

Smack! Wham! Ooof!

Jack

 

[fly]

i've yet to play a Bongo but............my Sterling has kicked the hell outta the lot that i play with.



such a nice variety of sounds out of it.


my 2 cents eh........

 

[petch]

"Intrinsic punchiness"... now that is a great line!

 

[PocketGroove82]

My new 30th is so punchy I have a black eye.
Pics. to follow!

 

[Randracula]

There IS no Music Man bass without instrinsic punchiness, is there?



Jack

I think that just about sums it up Jack

 

[mrcrow]

another factor is how you wire the humbucker..??
and its position relative to the bridge

 

[guitarafondio]

One of the "percs" of working set up here at EB is that I get to try out all of our instruments. Being a bass player, I'm in bass "heaven". Each of our basses have a "punchiness" about them. But for me pound for pound the Sterling does it for me. The bongo will do it, but you hve to adjust the EQ a little. SR, a little more adjust ment. Oh yeah, the 30th has it, too. But for me, right out of the box, Sterling! I'm part owner of a muay Thai gym, I'm a former fighter and now a coach. I know what "punch" is!

 

[Figjam]

Sterling works best for me.

 

[kakobass]

I just finished doing an intense comparison this weekend between a Sterling, an American Jazz Deluxe and a current P-Bass.

The Sterling has more punch than the Fenders together, so if that is what you are looking for, go for it.

 

[Eggman]

While I wasn't wild about my 30th SR when I got it - I keep pulling it out of its case cuz its tone and punch has me mesmerized. I find that I play my Sterling HS in H position most of the time. Really starting to dig the Single H growl, tone and punch - good stuff. Can't believe I played jazz style basses for so long...

 

[Psycho Ward]

A Sterling with a MarkBass amp is a KO!

 

[bovinehost]

While I wasn't wild about my 30th SR when I got it - I keep pulling it out of its case cuz its tone and punch has me mesmerized. I find that I play my Sterling HS in H position most of the time. Really starting to dig the Single H growl, tone and punch - good stuff.

I'm a fan of double pickup variety, but for some reason, I keep going back to the single H basses.

You know, I think BP put something in my drink.

 

[midopa]

It was a splash of cranberry!