We are about to record our debut album for SonyBMI and i wondered if any1 knows any good basses for recording???
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Need bass for studio!!!!
- Thread starter DimebagDuff
- Start date
- Feb 4, 2002
- 2,823
- 295
- 55
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: GK, EMG and D'Addario
Just kidding.....
Seriously, with no information in your post or profile how can anybody realistically give a good recommendation?
Most engineers I've worked with always liked P Basses but it really depends on your music, what your comfortable with, etc.
I would really suggest filling out your profile and providing some more info. You'll have a lot more help from the members around here>
Good luck to you.
Considering the lack of specific information I have to say a P bass. It can fit in pretty much anywhere.
If you're at the point where you're going to record for a major, I would think you would have an understanding of the gear you've used thus far, and would probably use what has produced the sound that has garnered the attention of a major.
My $0.02
My $0.02
I'd use the bass that you normally use. I has your sound and you are comfortable playing on it. If you are in a decent studio they'll have plenty of solid pre's for you to run your signal through and other outboard gear to quickly flavor the tone if your bass doesn't pack the punch that is needed for your record.
Have you ever recorded in a pro studio before? If not, there's an old thread with good advice. I'll try to find it for you.
What are you playing now?
Are there any problems with it such as hum or noise?
Whatever you do. Make sure your bass is in good intonation. Try to eliminate fret rattle or any other extraneous noises. New strings (unless your going for a deader, old school bass sound.
What are you playing now?
Are there any problems with it such as hum or noise?
Whatever you do. Make sure your bass is in good intonation. Try to eliminate fret rattle or any other extraneous noises. New strings (unless your going for a deader, old school bass sound.
im using a spector rex brown 5 string, no problems just wondered coz i was thinking of gettin another bass.
Those work fine in the studio. Go listen to some "Daath". Crappy band, but the bassist uses a Rex5.
For picks, I'm a big fan of the Spector NS-2 with some sort of stainless steel strings that are slightly broken in, but far from dead.
P bass with nickel rounds will work great for rock. I would try a Stingray for heavier types of rock.
Check out this thread. Tons of valuable info regarding every aspect of studio playing!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173311
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173311
Take your bass if :
1. Its properly setup so that the intonation is correct.
2. The electronics are quiet without significant hum or hiss.
3. The action allows you to play without fret noise or choking - "unless" that's the sound you want on the track.
4. You like the sound that you get from it.
Take an extra set of strings or two, preferably those you like and the opposite type in case the producer wants you to change. Rounds + flats, etc. Take extra cables and batteries if you need them for an active system.
Studio time costs big $$ and you don't want to waste it wanking around trying to get used to a new axe. You are a professional and professionals come ready to do the job at hand.
1. Its properly setup so that the intonation is correct.
2. The electronics are quiet without significant hum or hiss.
3. The action allows you to play without fret noise or choking - "unless" that's the sound you want on the track.
4. You like the sound that you get from it.
Take an extra set of strings or two, preferably those you like and the opposite type in case the producer wants you to change. Rounds + flats, etc. Take extra cables and batteries if you need them for an active system.
Studio time costs big $$ and you don't want to waste it wanking around trying to get used to a new axe. You are a professional and professionals come ready to do the job at hand.
Agreed. Well said.
And also, being a major, especially a debut, be ready to bend to the producer's - and possibly the engineer's - whims about instrument selection. I did a recording earlier this year (a jazzy, french lounge-pop band) and the engineer was one of those "Fender P is the only bass in the world" types. You may want to be prepared for that. Lots of guys I know bring along a Fender for that very reason. Tried and true I suppose!
*I must agree that there is a certain something about a P bass played with a pick for Rock.
