Precision Bass Tone

[mborok]

I have a 2002 Precision, with original strings. Have been recording with it and am really bothered by the sound - it seems kind of farty and flabby. Is this most likely the pickups? Strings? Setup? Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks.

Mike

 

[schecter5string]

Original round wound strings???? Change them!!!!

 

[shawshank72]

Cheapest fix to try would be the strings.
If they are original, from my experience most strings on basses sold are not that great of quality.

 

[mborok]

I had previously played a Precision that I liked - I think it was a 1950. Strings were RotoSound Swing Bass round wound. But was it the pickup or the strings? Hmm.

 

[dannybuoy]

Also it would be good to describe your recording setup and what the bass was plugged into!

 

[dls119]

Original round wound strings???? Change them!!!!

Done in one.

 

[mborok]

I was recording direct into a symetrix preamp into pro tools. Also listened to sound via bass amp; heard the same basic tone issues both ways - the amped sound was fatter.

 

[Mushroo]

Change the strings, mic the amp.

 

[Rocky McD]

If you don't like to change strings often, put a set of TI Jazz Flats on it. They just get better with age.

 

[southshoreconor]

I had previously played a Precision that I liked - I think it was a 1950.