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I need a bass that ....

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harlon

Jul 13, 2007
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... I can just plug into my interface and record. And, other than a little EQ and compression, (etc), would be done.

Let me clarify - I'm looking for just a studio bass. Will never be used live. But I'm not really a bass player, so I don't want to fiddle with a ton of knobs and switches to find my tone. It just confuses me, distracts me and frustrates me. Would I would LIKE to do is plug in and record. And it would have to work for various types of music - rock (not overly hard), pop, country, praise and worship, ballady stuff, etc. And I would really like something that cuts through a mix very nicely and is very defined, rather than just be fat and huge.

Is this possible? I have a nice L-2500 Tribute, and - as stated above - I get tired of tweaking on it. Do I need a Precision or a Jazz? I'd like to spend between $500 - $1000. Used is fine. I'll likely sell or trade the L-2500 to fund some of that.

I hope I've been specific enough for y'all to propose suggestions. I know these questions can get old, and I have done a lot of searching for answers, as well. But any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank y'all!!
 
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harlon said:
And I would really like something that cuts through a mix very nicely and is very defined, rather than just be fat and huge.
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From this, I would suggest a Jazz.

A P usually sits in the mix nicely as opposed to cutting through it, and has a fatter sound usually. Not to say a P can't cut and a Jazz can't sit in the mix, but..
 
#9
Thanks. Sure wish I could get a J and a P in here and try them both in a mix. I'm leaning towards the Jazz. I really like to hear the bass moving around a lot among heavy guitars, pianos, etc. So I'm thinking maybe the P would tend to get a lost a little easier. Unless you're a pro at mixing - which I am not!!

Thanks again, folks.
 
#11
The best safest tones would be a PJ bass, easy to record and great tones with turning only 2 knobs....best recording tones I've gotten for the last 20yrs.
Just my 1-1/2 cents
 
#13
The best safest tones would be a PJ bass, easy to record and great tones with turning only 2 knobs....best recording tones I've gotten for the last 20yrs.
Just my 1-1/2 cents
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Interesting. One of the basses I've been checking out is the G&L SB-2. Any thoughts on that bass? Or for recording purposes should I stick with a tried and true Fender model?
 
#14
SB-2 is a great choice, but not as "tweak free" as a P bass. Also, the MFD pickups have a unique sound- very aggressive. Personally, I would choose that or maybe a Yamaha BB404 (cheaper)- both can get a passable P bass sound, with the added bonus of the bridge J pu for a little edge if you want it. I must confess I prefer the PJ sound over the standard precision. But if you want the most simple setup, then get a P.
 
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harlon said:
Interesting. One of the basses I've been checking out is the G&L SB-2. Any thoughts on that bass? Or for recording purposes should I stick with a tried and true Fender model?
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I put a G&l split p pickup in an SX bass, I recorded last weekend with it into a cheap Behringer active DI & it was one of the best recorded bass tones I've gotten with years of basement studio recordings to compare to.
 
#20
BC Rich. It don't get no simpler.

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