Which MM Bass to cover Rush?

[Slater]

I'm wanting to cover some Rush tunes, and I want a new bass as well. I don't care for R!cs, or I could get a Geddy Sig bass, but Music Man basses are (IMO) far superior to the F-brand.

So, what MM bass do you recommend to cop some Rush tones. FWIW, I tend to gravitate towards Geddy's R!c sound.

I prefer the smaller Music Man bass necks, so I'm thinking Big AL, but I haven't been able to put my hands on one yet.

Please let me know what you think...

 

[Yerf Dog]

I have nothing to add, but I will be seeing Rush on Monday.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I was going to say a Big Al or maybe a multiple pickup Sterling might be your best bet.

 

[LowMoJo]

Bongo HS

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

I am too good looking to cover Rush. I am thinking you should use a Bongo 4HS (as LowMoJo said)

 

[Kristopher]

I don't know guys, in my opinion the Sterling fits the bill perfectly. Tight agressive tone.

 

[five7]

Classic sterling.

 

[markbass99]

Bongo HS- tilt the balance a little to the single coil, raise the upper mids a little, adjust treble for clank. Gotta have rounds on too. It will get you close, dig in with your fingernails a little too.

 

[maddog]

Bongo H.

Saw them opening their tour in ABQ Tuesday night.

They rawked.

 

[Kirby]

I have played Rush on both a Sterling and 2-bnad Stingray live. In my opinion both can do the job, just depends mainly on your attack and your hand position in my opinion.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I might go and see them next week. I did see their new documentary. It's very good!

 

[maddog]

I can't think of any bass in the MM line-up that will prevent you from playing Geddy's lines.

 

[Holdsg]

no, only your mad skills (or lack thereof).

I can't think of any bass in the MM line-up that will prevent you from playing Geddy's lines.

 

[7broccos]

Bongo HH

 

[T Alan]

Bongo HS- tilt the balance a little to the single coil, raise the upper mids a little, adjust treble for clank. Gotta have rounds on too. It will get you close, dig in with your fingernails a little too.

What HE said.

 

[MSilvers]

I have done a few Rush covers including YYZ and La Villa Strangiato with my StingRay HH using the bridge pick-up. It can produce a very Geddy like sound.

I'm seeing them on Sept 3 at PNC Bank Arts Center!

 

[drTStingray]

Stingray 4HH on selector position 2 (away from the bridge) gets a sound very reminiscent of a Fender Jazz, but with the MM focus to it. It's very versatile so will probably cover everything you need

 

[Bobster]

Sterling HS in position 3 (all) + 3/4 treble, flat mid and slightly cut bass is close. Sounds good.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Bongo HS- tilt the balance a little to the single coil, raise the upper mids a little, adjust treble for clank. Gotta have rounds on too. It will get you close, dig in with your fingernails a little too.

I agree

I own

I have the 'Geddy' sound, well it's my sound, but Geddy would like it!

 

[Slater]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I'm surprised by the # of Bongo suggestions. I used to own a Bongo 4HH. It was super versatile, but It probably wouldn't have been the first bass I grabbed to cover Rush.

I've realized that I'm going to have to try a Big AL before I can make a final decision, but the previous posts have helped.