Rock: well recorded bass...60s/70s


whatz up with bass on most rock recordings? is it that hard to get a decent bass sound? must be...as most bass sounds are either a)muddy or b)razor thin...however the bass I found on Santana Abraxas is outstanding though...very dimensional...with a reach out and touch quality...any other recordings that might have this quality?
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Well folks...i over did it to make a point...but the point still stands...Zep and Stones...although the music is stellar...the bass is truly atrocious...flabby,slow,and murkier than a river bottom...Floyd and Eagles bass is quite good...well...maybe its time to listen to more jazz! ALways a good idea for decent bass!
thanks to all that responded...happy holidays...im afraid im 2 used 2 audiophile bass from this era(fleetwood mac,queen,rush)...
looks like i have a few supporters on my side! Buy hey...this is a highly subjective hobbie...agree with Goldenear...mixing bass straight into board bad idea...never been too sold on Glyn johns bass sound...it find too loose and ill-defined
Can't go wrong with Marley or Tosh for quality low end...and remember...its never the recording...its your system! Lol
Raymond nailed it! As far as Yes goes... My college newspaper had a one word review of them in the 80s...No!