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Originally Posted by PaperbackRyder  Great discussion guys, thanks.
IME, the best tone is the one that fits within whatever sonic space which is available. I have had basses which sound totally sick, big rich full bottom shimmering top end, and they get totally lost in the track - or even live. I suppose this is one reason why Fender basses have been so successful, the inherent tonal qualities take up just the right sonic space and don't interfere with the kick, keys etc.
Proof in point - There were some soloed clips of Jamerson's playing "What's Goin On" floating around. (ridiculous quality of the playing aside) The bass sound by it self was relatively tiny! Kinda like thumpin on a cardboard box. But in the track it explodes! How we control and shape the midrange is what makes the bass sit comfortably in the track. |
exactly man. Not all basses and bass sounds fit in everything.
I had a Boss PW-2 and it sounded amazing and full in one band, but in the other the guitar ate me alive.
