'68 4001 v '79 4001S sound test

[walker]

Duly noted, Mr. Scott!

'68 = 5
'79 = 4

[jps]

I think the extra bit of mids on the '79 would sit better in a mix; it would be interesting to hear these tracks with drums and a basic clean guitar or keyboard track as solo'd bass sounds quite different than in an ensemble.

[walker]

That's true.

[teeder]

I think the extra bit of mids on the '79 would sit better in a mix; it would be interesting to hear these tracks with drums and a basic clean guitar or keyboard track as solo'd bass sounds quite different than in an ensemble.

Excellent point. There's a big difference between how I set my amps up for noodling around at home as opposed to how I dial up when in the band situation.

[walker]

I realize that I never posted my own vote, which is...

for the '79!

There. And now that it's a tie, I can keep both basses - working together for a better tomorrow!

[walker]

I think the extra bit of mids on the '79 would sit better in a mix; it would be interesting to hear these tracks with drums and a basic clean guitar or keyboard track as solo'd bass sounds quite different than in an ensemble.

Excellent point. There's a big difference between how I set my amps up for noodling around at home as opposed to how I dial up when in the band situation.

I usually have my amp set the same way for recording or just playing/rehearsing, but I do mess with the EQ in the mix a bit when it's a full band recording. For the record, neither bass in this sound test was given any extra EQ adjustment at the board.

[ricmic]

Mark, the 79 sounded great, but for my tastes your 68 is just a monster. I love the sound of that bass. I agree with you about its tone up the neck. It has a sweet presence up there. Mark

[walker]

Thanks, Mark! I studied Squire a lot in the quest for tone and discovered along the way just how important the most complimentary amp is. I had so many "not quite there" moments until I started using tube amps & preamps.