hey all, first thread. thanks for any replies!
direct recording:
i'm looking for a bass to record direct with, (through an Apogee One). aside from passive over active, any other general advice?
cheap, if possible:
i think you typically get what you pay for, and i could invest in a good bass, but for the moment, i'm considering a 'starter' bass. i am pretty serious about music, though, and have been playing for years now, including bass. (just don't have one now.) if you really think i should put in more $$$, i'm all ears.
size matters, or weight does, anyway:
after starting on some recording, my tele has proven to be somewhat of a burden. my back has been bothering me, though its not entirely the guitar's fault. i picked up a Duo Sonic (Squier guitar) at Best Buy a few days ago and the super light weight was absolutely heavenly. after that, i decided i should try and get something light for a bass, which in practice means i've been looking at short scale basses.
some contenders (including some cheaters): any other ideas?
Squier Bronco: $150, singe coil, Agathis, ? lbs
Squier VM Jaguar Short Scale: $170, P/J pickups, Agathis, ? lbs
Squier VM Mustang (New): $280, split single coil, Basswood, ? lbs
Gretsch Electromatic Jr: $250, humbucker, (wood?), ? lbs
also considering:
Danelectro Longhorn: $350
Squier CV Jazz: $350
Fender MIM Jazz: (weight and) cost aside, i would love a white Jazz! (if not now, eventually ...)
Fender MIJ Mustang
anyone have experience recording direct with these?
i guess weight can really fluctuate within a given model, but if you can report weights for these or your other suggestions, i would greatly appreciate it! it is virtually impossible to research weight! (i've read the threads. there is plenty of anecdotal data on something like the MIM Jazz, but with no mention of weight in spec sheets, the other basses are harder to pin down.)
THANKS!
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EDIT: Thanks for your advice everyone!
I found a good deal on a used MIJ Mustang which should arrive this week. Aside from the weight, I like the feel of a short scale neck. (I like full scale too.) I figure the pickups are similar to the Precision's, so hopefully I'll get a decent sound without too much noise.
I'll update this when I get it and have recorded it.
direct recording:
i'm looking for a bass to record direct with, (through an Apogee One). aside from passive over active, any other general advice?
cheap, if possible:
i think you typically get what you pay for, and i could invest in a good bass, but for the moment, i'm considering a 'starter' bass. i am pretty serious about music, though, and have been playing for years now, including bass. (just don't have one now.) if you really think i should put in more $$$, i'm all ears.
size matters, or weight does, anyway:
after starting on some recording, my tele has proven to be somewhat of a burden. my back has been bothering me, though its not entirely the guitar's fault. i picked up a Duo Sonic (Squier guitar) at Best Buy a few days ago and the super light weight was absolutely heavenly. after that, i decided i should try and get something light for a bass, which in practice means i've been looking at short scale basses.
some contenders (including some cheaters): any other ideas?
Squier Bronco: $150, singe coil, Agathis, ? lbs
Squier VM Jaguar Short Scale: $170, P/J pickups, Agathis, ? lbs
Squier VM Mustang (New): $280, split single coil, Basswood, ? lbs
Gretsch Electromatic Jr: $250, humbucker, (wood?), ? lbs
also considering:
Danelectro Longhorn: $350
Squier CV Jazz: $350
Fender MIM Jazz: (weight and) cost aside, i would love a white Jazz! (if not now, eventually ...)
Fender MIJ Mustang
anyone have experience recording direct with these?
i guess weight can really fluctuate within a given model, but if you can report weights for these or your other suggestions, i would greatly appreciate it! it is virtually impossible to research weight! (i've read the threads. there is plenty of anecdotal data on something like the MIM Jazz, but with no mention of weight in spec sheets, the other basses are harder to pin down.)
THANKS!
**********************************************
EDIT: Thanks for your advice everyone!
I found a good deal on a used MIJ Mustang which should arrive this week. Aside from the weight, I like the feel of a short scale neck. (I like full scale too.) I figure the pickups are similar to the Precision's, so hopefully I'll get a decent sound without too much noise.
I'll update this when I get it and have recorded it.
