Not necessarily related to mixing, but just trying out basses and having an idea of which one will be better to record with. I tried out a bunch of basses at GC and all the new models I tried - Squire Vintage Modified, Fender American and MIM Jazz, Musicman Stingray - all seemed to have great tone. But I tried out a used MIM Jazz bass from 2006, and it sounded quite different. The tone was more scooped and did not have a super aggressive low-midrange when compared to the others. I would say that it was less honky, and just sounded good to me. The others were more pronounced in the 300-500hz range, very "round" sounding.
I liked what I heard in the store, so I bought it. But now I'm wondering if something with a more honky midrange would be better for recording purposes. Or maybe differences in wood and age have made this bass more desirable.
What is a good bass supposed to sound like? Did I score a diamond in the rough or a piece of crap?
I liked what I heard in the store, so I bought it. But now I'm wondering if something with a more honky midrange would be better for recording purposes. Or maybe differences in wood and age have made this bass more desirable.
What is a good bass supposed to sound like? Did I score a diamond in the rough or a piece of crap?
