Help!

[Jon Ross]

Hey fellow recording enthusiasts. I'm in the market for a bass set up for recording but I'm not a bassist and well I dont really know which ones are crappy. What do you think of the new Peavey 5 strings for $199? how about the Ibanez soundgear basses? Also when recording bass should I go directly from the bass into my VS1680 or should I buy some sort of bass pre amp? and if so which preamps are good and not too expensive? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. www.jonross.tk

[BrettB]

With cheap basses, just try one in the store, I wouldn't ollow brands too much. every brand has good and bad budget basses.

Check every when you play it in the store to reassure you haven't got any dead notes. Check the neck, and especially the acoustic sound. If your bass doesn't sound right without plugging it in, an amplifier won't help.

try different basses in the shop and compare. When you are very elective, you should be able to find a good budget bass.

about preamps, I used for bass only the Bass Pod, but it was very accurate. Or is that above your price range?

[Scottgman]

Check these out:

http://www.rondomusic.bigstep.com

I bought a SX SJB-62 probably six months ago. I'm a guitar player, not a bass player, but I really like this bass. It sounds fine. I'm sure it would sound a heck of alot better with some better pickups. But for filling in the low-end of my recordings... it's been awesome!

[gvarko]

For $199 I picked up a used Fender P-Bass at GC. I had the Ivebeenhad Soundgear before that. The difference between the 2 is unbelievable. One is a real bass and one looks like one.

[Buck62]

For the money, you can't beat the entry-level Yamaha and Ibanez basses. They just sound better than the cheapy Fender basses, which have crappy sounding pickups and cheapo wiring, IMO.

[gvarko]

Originally posted by Buck62
For the money, you can't beat the entry-level Yamaha and Ibanez basses. They just sound better than the cheapy Fender basses, which have crappy sounding pickups and cheapo wiring, IMO.

That may be the case, but the action and neck make them unplayable. I have a MIM P-Bass w/ EMG PU's and it will smoke any entry level Yahmaha or IveBeenHad you can name..

[Buck62]

Originally posted by gvarko
That may be the case, but the action and neck make them unplayable. I have a MIM P-Bass w/ EMG PU's and it will smoke any entry level Yahmaha or IveBeenHad you can name..

Says you.

I think the Yammy's and Ibo's play really well. If needed, the action can easily be lowered to desired levels, and necks are subjective to the individual player... depending on the size of the player's hands. You know that, but you seem to have gone off-topic to pat yourself on the back for having a Mexican-made guitar with a nice neck. Goody goody for you.

Re-read the original post....

"Hey fellow recording enthusiasts. I'm in the market for a bass set up for recording"

Jon Ross makes it clear that he's looking for a low-priced bass for "recording", not attempting to copy Jaco Pastorius tunes at a "live" performance.

He goes on to say that he's NOT a bass player, but he wants tips on getting a good bass sound. I gave him the advice he was looking for. You gave him unsolicited advice on something he didn't even mention.

[gvarko]

I think we are both giving him sound advice based on our own opinions. In my opinion the Ibanez bases are sub-standard in quality. The Yahmaha's are OK, but I would still go with a Fender or perhaps a Music Man SUB. I was not trying to pat myself on the back about anything.

[Aaron Cheney]

Originally posted by gvarko
perhaps a Music Man SUB.

Heard nothing but positive feedback on those.

I own a Sterling, and if the SUB is even in the same universe it's a winner.

Long live EBMM!!


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