bass tone flow chart

[darthjujuu]

in fact i think i'm going to release a specially taylored crabcore/plain boring metalcore bass. it will have one string only, and the only playable frets will be 0, 1, 3, 6, 8, and 12. it will ship with an instructional DVD on jogging in place, or... again, perfecting the hair cyclone, and how to decide which is right for you.

 

[Ermz]

Are there any maple/alder/rosewood BTBs out there in existence? I'd love the playability of my current bass crossed with one that doesn't sound like shit when it's raw.

@colonel_claypoo: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/285689/Forum/MuiscMan Sterling - Cheap DI.wav (up in 5)

 

[Empathy]

Why must bass guitars be so bloody expensive in this country... Damn Spector dealers are charging double what it'd cost me to import one. I JUST WANT A SPECTOR, DAMN YOU.

 

[sprack]

why would you need fretless or a prog smooth jazz solo

in teh br00tz

This has br00tz.

 

[darthjujuu]

Why must bass guitars be so bloody expensive in this country... Damn Spector dealers are charging double what it'd cost me to import one. I JUST WANT A SPECTOR, DAMN YOU.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/JBassSVMNat/


^ the perfect deal. i don't know much about import costs but i'd imagine squier must be the cheapest of any global brand.

 

[Ermz]

I'm looking at a Warmoth custom bass at the moment. I've deduced that an entirely-maple instrument should get me closest to the best sounding bass I ever tracked (which was this: http://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/bass/bc_rich/beast.htm). I think a combination of extremely bright tone-woods plus DC40s should give a good balance between mid-clarity, low-end and fret grind. Also, stainless steel fretwire is a must for extra clack.

 

[Empathy]

Shitfuckballs, the 5 string looks tasty. Totally forgot about these, hear a lot of good things about them. I was looking at a Spector Legend Custom 5-stringer, ~$1200 here. What's the general sound like on those Squiers? Stock electronics any good?

 

[El_Gato]

do you have a music man stingray or sterling sample you could share?

I've a 4-st stingray but with seymour pups. Next week, I'm gonna put new strings on it so it clanks if you still want some DIs

 

[darthjujuu]

Shitfuckballs, the 5 string looks tasty. Totally forgot about these, hear a lot of good things about them. I was looking at a Spector Legend Custom 5-stringer, ~$1200 here. What's the general sound like on those Squiers? Stock electronics any good?

It sounds perplexingly good for $299. i have no desire to buy another bass...probably ever. i just got a new set of DR's, i'll string 'er up and post some DI's through the countryman when I get a chance. Also feels really nice.... does not feel like a cheap guitar at all. Definitely looks/feels/sounds a shit ton nicer than my fender mexican p-bass.

 

[Empathy]

It sounds perplexingly good for $299. i have no desire to buy another bass...probably ever. i just got a new set of DR's, i'll string 'er up and post some DI's through the countryman when I get a chance. Also feels really nice.... does not feel like a cheap guitar at all. Definitely looks/feels/sounds a shit ton nicer than my fender mexican p-bass.

Great stuff man, keen to hear anything you upload. Any tracks you've forwarded here that you've used it on? Would love to hear it in a mix.

I'm looking at a Warmoth custom bass at the moment. I've deduced that an entirely-maple instrument should get me closest to the best sounding bass I ever tracked (which was this: http://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/bass/bc_rich/beast.htm). I think a combination of extremely bright tone-woods plus DC40s should give a good balance between mid-clarity, low-end and fret grind. Also, stainless steel fretwire is a must for extra clack.

May well be stealing this idea. Priced up a custom body/neck combo finished in delicious flame maple purple dye for ~$1000, sans hardware. Maple basses are just... nice. In a destructive, gritty way. Ebony fretboard should make it interesting too!

 

[colonel_claypoo]

I've a 4-st stingray but with seymour pups. Next week, I'm gonna put new strings on it so it clanks if you still want some DIs

most def. much appreciated, thanks!

 

[Sloan]

this is my next purchase, I spent a whole day checking out bass guitars chasing "the" tone, well worth checking it out

Marcus Miller Jazz Bass
http://www.fender.com.au/electricbasses/jbass/artistsignature/artistsig_jazz.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYQhOXLY3ZU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNO4fJ82p0k

dude, i got to dick around on one of those last year at a show and the thing was amazing.

 

[CatharsisStudios]

CLANK

CLA
CLA
CLANK CLA

CLANK


SNARE

^ br00talz

 

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[chaosmonger]

Not to hijack the thread, but what are some good pickups for heavy distorted bass on a usa fender jazz? ... Our new bassplayer has one, but the pickups lack sustain + punch and hum like crazy. I've heard good things about the dimarzio model J's ... Anyone to share his experience?

 

[Skyweaver]

dude, i got to dick around on one of those last year at a show and the thing was amazing.

for the cost and the tone I love them, I know 3 awesome bass players who would make it sing - definitely the next buy

 

[colonel_claypoo]

Not to hijack the thread, but what are some good pickups for heavy distorted bass on a usa fender jazz? ... Our new bassplayer has one, but the pickups lack sustain + punch and hum like crazy. I've heard good things about the dimarzio model J's ... Anyone to share his experience?

put EMG's in it!

 

[tempe]

I think it's funny how much time bass players waste slapping which is completely useless 99% of the time unless your in a funk/r+b band.

I respectfully disagree, if done well it can sound incredible in metal. Check out the Arusha accord. Their bass player does nothing but slap and it is just bludgeoning and awesome.

I think the problem with slap bass is that most people suck.

 

[Rex Rocker]

This is IMO the best bass tone ever.