Pwrmac7600
Power User
So I'm not a bass player....
I am a guitar player who plays bass on stuff I record. I do anything from hard rock to metal. I own a LTD PJ bass. I loaded in a Dimarzio PJ set of pickups hoping that would make the bass sound better, but still no luck. I tend to use the P pickups the most. I either use a san amp bass driver, or i attempt to dial in presets with the Axe. I am convinced I just don't know what makes a good rock and or metal bass tone. They always sound either dull, flubby and lifeless, or way to sharp and pokey.
Are there any fundamental tricks to good bass tone, that sit in a mix well?
I want something that's a touch overdriven, but not modern metal overdriven. something with good punchy bottom, but not flubby over powering, and something that has definition, but not sharp, pokey and obnoxious.
Can some bass players please give me some tips, tricks, and advice please!!!!
I know this is one of those "use your ears" type of scenarios, but obviously my ears aren't working when it comes to bass tones.
I am a guitar player who plays bass on stuff I record. I do anything from hard rock to metal. I own a LTD PJ bass. I loaded in a Dimarzio PJ set of pickups hoping that would make the bass sound better, but still no luck. I tend to use the P pickups the most. I either use a san amp bass driver, or i attempt to dial in presets with the Axe. I am convinced I just don't know what makes a good rock and or metal bass tone. They always sound either dull, flubby and lifeless, or way to sharp and pokey.
Are there any fundamental tricks to good bass tone, that sit in a mix well?
I want something that's a touch overdriven, but not modern metal overdriven. something with good punchy bottom, but not flubby over powering, and something that has definition, but not sharp, pokey and obnoxious.
Can some bass players please give me some tips, tricks, and advice please!!!!
I know this is one of those "use your ears" type of scenarios, but obviously my ears aren't working when it comes to bass tones.