jeremy_crockett's Bass Rig
I wanted to get the latest "Family" picture up. With the addition of the Epiphone ES-335 Pro, I am completely satisfied with the tones available to me whether it be the bass or the guitar.
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~$1,535
Value by category
- Bass Guitars 68.2%
- Guitars 31.8%
Price mix
All 3 priced items fall in the standard range for their categories.
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Custom
Avg price: $487.75
Yes, It's a "Real" Telecaster!
You want a Telecaster. You NEED a Telecaster.
You are considering different models of Telecasters. You are watching dozens of YouTube video reviews of Telecasters. Steve Cropper, Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, Don Rich, and Buck Owens couldn't be wrong.
Now, you are looking at THIS Telecaster. Go ahead! Buy THIS Telecaster.
First, it is a "Real" Tele. It has that distinctive Tele Twang and does not need to have its pickups "upgraded" to get the sound you have been lusting after. Next, the quality is superb. The Squier machine heads keep it in tune, the three-color Sunburst finish is absolutely beautiful and everything about it feels well put together.
I am a complete sucker for bound Telecaster bodies and this has it for a lot less because the only other option for a new Tele with a bound body is from the Fender Custom Shop for much, much more money. This is a great guitar that will scratch that Tele itch and look good while doing it.
Avg price: $425.00
Amazing Bass, Fantastic Tone, Completely Happy!
For many years, I had a nearly incurable itch for a Stingray. Unfortunately for me, they have been out of my price range for just about as long.
Two years ago, I got a Ray24CA and did not get along with it. It was nicely made, however, the sound was far too bright and the two-band EQ did not shape the tone nearly enough.
Thanks to the information that the website TalkBass provided, it turns out that the older generation of Ray34s was most likely what I was looking for; slab body, alnico pickups, two-band EQ. It was widely reported that those particular axes were much closer to the more expensive USA Stingrays.
My initial impression is that this thing is a beast! I am used to passive instruments so I need to learn how to use the active features. But there is an incredible range of sounds this bass is capable of producing.
As well, I don't know if it's the alnico as compared to the ceramic pickups, or if the active electronics are significantly different but the tone is far more customizable when compared to the Ray24CA. It can be incredibly bright or more mellow and low.
If you have been Jonesing for a Stingray but do not want to shell out +$2,400 for a new one, check this ax out. It may be just what you are looking for.
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
This Is An Amazing 335!
Lately, I have been on an absolute roll when it comes to trading music gear and this may be the best trade I have made to date.
It is very difficult to find information on these via the WWW and Epiphone, for whatever reason, does not maintain any kind of reference page for discontinued guitars on their website. They could learn something from Fender in this area as Fender now has a serial number look-up feature with extensive information on lines that they no longer produce.
In any case, my particular ES-335 was made in 2018 and is alleged to have a Rosewood fretboard. I have no way to confirm this, but if it is Rosewood, it appears to be of a very light variety.
That aside, this is an astounding guitar that is far better than I had imagined! I really like the 12" radius on the neck and the width is great for a ham-fisted amateur player such as myself. It sounds fantastic as well! I have it paired with a Fender Mustang LT50 and can get any tone I want out of it.
While it does have the coil splitting feature, I do not see myself using that much as I have a Squier CV Tele for true single-coil twang.
If you are looking at one of these I can recommend it without hesitation. I much prefer it to the current line where Epiphone has decided to go with dots instead of blocks on the fretboard.
Fender Standard Precision Bass MN
Avg price: $622.50
An Outstanding Bass. The Fender P Sound!
First, I want to say that I did not expect to love this bass as much as I do. This Made in Mexico, Standard is the predecessor to today's Player line of basses. And while the Player is a very good bass, this is an excellent one.
It has the Fender sound without the American-made price tag.
I upgraded the cosmetics, putting on a Tort pickguard, bridge and pickup covers. And after a good setup this is was ready to rock!
If you can find one, I highly recommend it. It's a fantastic bass!
About this setup
This gear photo by jeremy_crockett features 4 pieces of gear, including Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Custom, Sterling by Music Man Ray34CA, and Epiphone Limited Edition ES-335 PRO. The setup spans Bass Guitars and Guitars, with mostly standard pieces.
