Hey, my band is going to record a demo in a studio and the guy has a Stingray 5 and a 4 string fender jazz bass. Im wondering if i should use either of these in the studio or should i use my dean metalman ml (a 200 dollar bass). We play metal so as far as tone goes i use my boss bass overdrive pedal. Note that im normally a 4 string player
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Wondering if I should play a 5 string in studio
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You would definitely get a better sound on the recording with one of those two basses. Try both of them if you can and use the one that sounds better for you. If you're not comfortable playing a 5 string I would use that Jazz.
The stingray has a very punchy, trebly tone, while the jazz has more diverse tones with plenty of low and high end to spare. Also, the stingray has a significantly wider neck because it's a 5 string, so that might be a problem for you. I personally would use the stingray just because it has a 3-band preamp, but the jazz may be more versatile and comfortable for you.
I would go with the four string jazz. I had problems when I switched to a fiver, treating the B string as if it were the E. When you're spending cash on studio time, mistakes are money down the drain. Stick with what you're comfortable with, and make sure you nail the parts. Good luck to you!
If you don't have enough "stick time" on a fiver to be really comfortable on it, don't play it in the studio. Time is money and retakes are costly.
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+1 on this.
By the way Gordon, are you a pilot? I Fly R/C Planes and that's the only other place I've heard "Stick Time".
God Bless, Ray
Mess around on the Stingray for a couple minutes, and if it's comfortable then I would go ahead and use that. I actually had a very similar experience when my band recorded, I usually play 4 string Ric but in studio they had a 5 string Stingray and I used that on a couple of songs to get a different sound and had no trouble adjusting. But in the end just do what you're comfortable with. I would keep in mind what ggunn said, studio time is definitely costly
I would use the bass that you always use... and then consider the Fender if it doesn't work. I would assume that most of your parts are already worked out with the instrument you have and the pedals you plan on using. Another thing to consider is how you plan on recording. If you are going directly to the board, I might consider using someone else's instrument. If you are using an amp (especially if it is yours) you will be more comfortable.
When you are in the studio, you need to be as comfortable as possible. If you are not comfortable on the instrument you will not provide the support needed to be as convincing on the recording...
When you are in the studio, you need to be as comfortable as possible. If you are not comfortable on the instrument you will not provide the support needed to be as convincing on the recording...
Give the MM a try... maybe you'll like it. But definitely bring your own bass. Can't go wrong with the Jazz either.
FWIW, the first time I played a fretless was five minutes before I had to record with it... and it was unlined! It came out okay, but only because I didn't look at it.
FWIW, the first time I played a fretless was five minutes before I had to record with it... and it was unlined! It came out okay, but only because I didn't look at it.
