Linus27 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I may have to record a song soon which I feel would really suit a double bass sound. I have a bit of GAS for an NS Wav or NXT which I may bring forward if it can give me a nice double bass tone. My old Stagg could easily do a nice fat double bass tone. Does anyone know if the NS Wav or NXT can produce an authentic double bass tone or does it sound like a glorified fretless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I just spent a bit of time with a CRT. If you put more traditional strings on, jack up the action and maybe use a sponge to mute it a bit, you could get in the general sonic ballpark as part of a mix. No substitute for the real thing, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I also find that a bit of reverb with the room set to the size of a DB body helps as well - I explained this to the engineer when we were recording by asking for a reverb room the size of a cupboard. Now when I get an NS bass tone that meets someones approval, it's described as 'nice and cupboardy' by the band members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks guys, might be worth me getting one to noodle around at home and to record this song then. Good tip on the reverb. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Having owned a Stagg (yours now Michael) and a Steinberger I feel that you will probably be just as well off with a bit of knob tweeking on the Stagg. Yes, the Steinberger is the better bass in terms of workmanship, playability and overall quality but in sonic terms not a lot, I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1319119916' post='1410177'] Having owned a Stagg (yours now Michael) and a Steinberger I feel that you will probably be just as well off with a bit of knob tweeking on the Stagg. Yes, the Steinberger is the better bass in terms of workmanship, playability and overall quality but in sonic terms not a lot, I feel. [/quote] Thanks Bassace. I don't own the Stagg anymore as I was spending more time on fretless. To start again, would it be better to pick up a 2nd hand Steinberger or not spend the extra and pick up a second hand Stagg? I have read some horror stories regarding the Stagg in terms of build quality. Thankfully our one was fine. I think you can pick up a Steinberger for aroung £400 second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1319120393' post='1410190'] Thanks Bassace. I don't own the Stagg anymore as I was spending more time on fretless. To start again, would it be better to pick up a 2nd hand Steinberger or not spend the extra and pick up a second hand Stagg? I have read some horror stories regarding the Stagg in terms of build quality. Thankfully our one was fine. I think you can pick up a Steinberger for aroung £400 second hand. [/quote] Well, that puts it in rather a different ball game - I was assuming you still had the Stagg. In that case probably better to get a Steinberger than buy a new Stagg if you have the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1319120722' post='1410197'] Well, that puts it in rather a different ball game - I was assuming you still had the Stagg. In that case probably better to get a Steinberger than buy a new Stagg if you have the budget. [/quote] Glad you said that. Gives me an excuse to get a new toy Thanks for the help. Edited October 20, 2011 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1319120393' post='1410190'] Thanks Bassace. I don't own the Stagg anymore as I was spending more time on fretless. To start again, would it be better to pick up a 2nd hand Steinberger or not spend the extra and pick up a second hand Stagg? I have read some horror stories regarding the Stagg in terms of build quality. Thankfully our one was fine. I think you can pick up a Steinberger for aroung £400 second hand. [/quote] I got my NXT for £450, I added a fishman platimun pro preamp and reckon it sounds close enough to my mates orchestral double bass when recorded that I'm happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1319122469' post='1410235'] I got my NXT for £450, I added a fishman platimun pro preamp and reckon it sounds close enough to my mates orchestral double bass when recorded that I'm happy with it [/quote] Excellent, thank you, just what I needed to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 A decent set of strings with a good preamp to make the most of the piezo pickups, blended in with a good amp tone and you'll probably fool most people - especially when it's sitting in a mix of other instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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