Capturing the sound of reggae can be challenging. Some instruments are better suited than others to give the music that distinctive reggae flare, and the bass is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reggae musicians agree Fender Jazz-type bass guitars<\/strong> provide the best reggae tone since one of the pickups is very close to the neck, which produces the fat low-end tones found in reggae. Most reggae players turn up the neck pickup<\/strong> vs the bridge one, equalize out the highs and mids<\/strong>, and use flatwound strings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Jazz-bass style guitars have been traditionally the choice of some of the greatest root reggae legends, Fender Precision-type bass guitars can also produce a very good reggae sound when tuned the right way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Steinberger bass is another renowned reggae bass choice and played by reggae greats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the above types of bass guitars are the most commonly mentioned for playing true reggae, they are by no means the only types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good reggae tone can be achieved on many types of bass guitar through the right tone equalization, amp, guitar strings, and most importantly, playing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reggae players generally find passive basses without much preamp color<\/strong> and fitted with flatwound strings are the best for capturing the reggae bass sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Squier Affinity Jazz basses<\/a> and Precision basses<\/a> on Guitar Center. Also take a look at the Squier Affinity PJ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See also: Dub Bass Tone – How To Dial In A Great Dub Sound<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n