Mixing: Tips, Tricks and Techniques

[bargeloobs]

great playing Bargie, Bladecatcher sounds really good. Hearing stuff from the upcoming CD also gives me a feel for how the pics for the cover should look.

Doesnt matter if your bass cost 200 or 2000, if it creates the sound you need, then it's good. I think people put a little too much kudos in expensive gear.

I would love to hear a shootout between cheap and expensive pups of the same windings value

Let's not forget that nice programs make life a lot easier but you still have to be able to play, and that you can Barge

Hey cheers Stan, really appreciate the feedback man. I'm glad you're getting some inspiration from the music, I can't wait to see what you come up with:-)
I think you're absolutely right regarding people blowing on about expensive gear, brand-names and finishes for that matter.
At the end of the day, if it sounds good I don't think it really matters how you got there, it's all about the end result.
It's kinda funny when I hear guys going on about push/pull pot values matched with capacitor x, using such and such pickup and 5 way switches bla bla bla for the best tone... and they literally can't even play:P
Furthermore I'd be willing to bet 98% of people couldn't even tell the difference between a Seymour Duncan and a Chinese special used under the same conditions in a random shootout.
Same goes for finishes.