For Recording: Squier VM Mustang vs Gretsch Junior Jet G2220

[BulbousMoses]

For the purposes of recording only, which of these 2 basses would you choose. Please don't tell me to use a Precision or a Jazz...I'm trying to make a buying decision and these are the basses I'm considering.....and yes, I know that they are short scales.

 

[neo 7]

I've recorded a few songs with my Fender Mustang (not Squier) in my buddy's home studio and it sounded great. It sat in the mix very well and required almost no tweaking. I don't think a Squier will be much different than a Fender.

 

[Mjinsk]

I personally prefer the Mustang over the Gretsch.
The Mustang is quite a good piece of gear for this price.
I didn't like the Gretsch at all.

 

[Osztertag2112]

Mustangs are great and pretty versitile, thats my vote

 

[BulbousMoses]

I personally prefer the Mustang over the Gretsch.
The Mustang is quite a good piece of gear for this price.
I didn't like the Gretsch at all.

What was it that you didn't like about the Gretsch? The tone (or lack of tone)? Something else?

 

[BulbousMoses]

I would have thought that the Gretsch might be a bit more versatile, tonally, given that it has 2 pickups but maybe that's not the case....

 

[BulbousMoses]

Anyone else? There must be a few more of you who have recorded one or both of these basses at some point..

 

[ejaggers]

Bump!!!

I'm staring down the barrel of a G2220,
and I don't think this question was answered sufficiently.....057912