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Need bass for studio!!!!

#24
Jim Carr said:
Sadowsky P/J! Really.
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Yeah! I was gonna recommend that too.

That's what I brought to a session earlier this year where the engineer started whining about how he hated all these souped-up, active Fender knock-offs and how a good old P through an even older Ampeg B15 was "the only" bass sound. Well sorry buddy but that's one sound. Don't you think that's just a little short-sighted? This was no pre-DAW, tape-splicing veteran either. This guy was a jaded indie engineer in his late 30's. I guess he would've been in danger of revoking his indie/hipster image had he actually showed some restraint and tact. My Sadowsky P/J is easily the best bass I've ever owned or played and for him to insult it and write it off - not having heard a single note(!) - was unnerving to say the least.

P/J FTW!
 
#26
VintageBT6Lover said:
Yeah! I was gonna recommend that too.

That's what I brought to a session earlier this year where the engineer started whining about how he hated all these souped-up, active Fender knock-offs and how a good old P through an even older Ampeg B15 was "the only" bass sound. Well sorry buddy but that's one sound. Don't you think that's just a little short-sighted? This was no pre-DAW, tape-splicing veteran either. This guy was a jaded indie engineer in his late 30's. I guess he would've been in danger of revoking his indie/hipster image had he actually showed some restraint and tact. My Sadowsky P/J is easily the best bass I've ever owned or played and for him to insult it and write it off - not having heard a single note(!) - was unnerving to say the least.

P/J FTW!
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+1
I just blend to the P side, and pull the passive switch. Then they smile. :D
 
#30
I have answer to your question!
I bought my bass for the same reason. It's Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass 5-string. It's made for studio work( Victor spend 70% of his life in studio ;) ) and it's specially made for him - studio musician. I recorded some albums with this bass and I'm VERY VERY VERY happy with it!
Just look at it.... :eek:
 
#34
If you like the sound of your Spector, use it and don't worry about it. If you like the sound of your Spector, but think you might need something different, go for some kind of passive P/J combo (Fender Aerodyne Precision & G&L SB2 are my two favorites).
 
#39
Disco_Gee said:
Any sound engineer who tells you to use only a P bass should be ignored, IMO.

Stick with the sound YOU want on the track.
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Yes, Ignoring the engineer will make the major label people who are paying the freight so happy. :)


If you're paying the frieght, bring what you want, and let the engineer spend all day getting a sound if he needs to.

If someone else is paying for the recording, I'd at least listen to their suggestions.

Getting a drum sound will usually take longest.

I know engineers seem to smile when I show up with my Precision. Makes their life easier, and doesn't waste any extra time to get a good sound.


Totaly your call though.
 

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