I've been experimenting with different feels on original basslines. This is what I've come up with...Put a beat on your drum machine. Make sure it's kind of a straight ahead beat.
Now...If you start your bassline before the 1 then you get a more rock feel.
If you start if on the 1 you get a funk/gospel feel.
If you start it behind the 1 you get more of soul feel.
Experiment with that and let me know what you think. You have to really listen to the kick to start before, on and after the 1.
Let me know,
T.J.