Members pix Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 hi! first post here. I make electronic music (downtempo, dub) and I'm looking to include some bass in my tracks. this will be exclusively for recording and from what I could gather from reading around I think passive electronics are better suited for this. Is this true? 5 strings is really because I'll need the extra low notes for my tracks. also this won't be used for bright/slapped basses. I prefer sounds with a tight and deep low end but that don't fill in the low mids too much. So with this in mind what basses would you recommend? budget is $500-$700. also, if you know a good combo of bass + pre/DI it'd be great to get your opinion as well. thanks a bunch for any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 G&L Tribute L-2500. It's passive AND active, in case you change your mind, and it's a really great bass in that price range. Active basses record just fine as long as your onboard EQ settings are flat or reasonably adjusted. Too much treble and you can get hiss, too much bass and you get a really hot signal to the interface. I've recorded with my active Spector 5 string with incredible results.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 26, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2009 The G&L is a good suggestion. As for pre/DI, if you already have a decent preamp for your setup, use it. Play direct into the board through your best preamp and do your EQ, compression, etc. in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 26, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2009 I just noticed my signature might be instructive to a new to this forum member like pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I just noticed my signature might be instructive to a new to this forum member like pix. A perfect demonstration of the process right here, folks. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pix Posted January 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 thanks guys! actually that's exactly the bass I was considering. is there a difference between the tribute and the non-tribute edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 thanks guys! actually that's exactly the bass I was considering. is there a difference between the tribute and the non-tribute edition? Yeah. About $1000. The standard L-2500 is a nicer bass, but the Tribute is one of the bang-for-buck champions. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Campbell Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I think the solid colors are basswood, but the translucent finishes are ash. I've got an '84 G&L L2000, and love it. The L series are the Swiss Army knife of basses. The quality control on the Tribute series is excellent for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've got a Kindness-pimped Tribute L2500, and I really like it. A better bass for the money is hard to find, IMO. They play great and sound great, and you can get a ton of different sounds out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Senator Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've got a Kindness-pimped Tribute L2500, and I really like it. A better bass for the money is hard to find, IMO. They play great and sound great, and you can get a ton of different sounds out of them. What did he do to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 Fret-levelling, new bone nut for E-C strings, setup and checking that everything worked well before shipping it over from Chicago to me in Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted January 26, 2009 Members Share Posted January 26, 2009 If you are going for that short sustained, synthy "boomff" sound, flatwound strings will help. The older they get the more "boff" they'll get.Got a bass strung with eleven year old flats. Dead beyond ressurrection, but great for that kind of sound, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pix Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 thanks for that tip! what's the standard brand of flatwound strings that folks usually use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hey, while we're on this thread, does anyone have any recommendations for passive 5-string soap bar or MM style pickups? I am sick and damned tired of batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I would second the flats recommendation, based on what you're looking for sound-wise. Lots and lots of brands out there; I might argue that the world of flats has as much variety of sound as the world of rounds. I would try GHS Precision Flats first. A great, middle of the road flat, and won't break the bank. Those flats on a G&L L-2500 Tribute as recommended above, or maybe a 5 string Jazz Bass, would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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