Good bass songs in Bb/Eb?

[Ermz]

Hey guys,

My Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass is with my tech at the moment, getting totally re-potted, copper shielded & re-nutted. We're setting it up for Bb/Eb to match up with a session I have coming.

I wanted to ask... what are some good songs for bass guitar in that tuning? I want to do a good DI test, to check out what this 'holy grail' of budget basses can really do.

Nevermore songs come to mind - but I'd really rather something that focuses on the bass, and isn't too fast & thrashy, but more groove-oriented.

 

[crillemannen]

Hey guys,

My Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass is with my tech at the moment, getting totally re-potted, copper shielded & re-nutted. We're setting it up for Bb/Eb to match up with a session I have coming.

I wanted to ask... what are some good songs for bass guitar in that tuning? I want to do a good DI test, to check out what this 'holy grail' of budget basses can really do.

Nevermore songs come to mind - but I'd really rather something that focuses on the bass, and isn't too fast & thrashy, but more groove-oriented.

Metallica's Load/reload is in Eb most of the time. If you're looking for a clean big bass tone.

 

[Ermz]

Good suggestion - thanks!

Just remembered pre-00's Meshuggah. Can probably pick a song off Chaosphere!

 

[Josh Burgess]

Protest The Hero has a great bass player who plays a 5 string in Bb. Some Sikth songs can be played in Bb/Eb.

 

[LeSedna]

I don't have good suggestions, and I'm not sure of all of them, but just in case :

Iirc, some hyptnotize/mesmerize from SOAD songs are in dropped Db if ever it's of any use.

Jimi hendrix

Motorhead (not really groovy but worth mentionning since the bass makes a lot of their sound)

 

[ratsapprentice]

Cannibal Corpse - A Cauldron Of Hate

Awesome mid-paced song.

 

[Mattayus]

American Headcharge - Just So You Know. Do it! Really simple and groovy

 

[AllanD]

Is At The Gates B or B flat?

 

[ratsapprentice]

B

 

[Charlie E.]

Some In Flames songs are drop Bb. Like Pin Ball map etc.

 

[Adari]

Morbid Angel is your friend.

 

[Fabrice]

I can't wait to hear this little beast.

 

[Scottxx]

Megadeth - Youthanasia

Fucking awesome.:hotjump:

 

[Revson]

There's a few songs on Alter Bridge's Blackbird album is in Eb and I want to say the Contortionist album is in Bb. A lot of Alice in Chains is in Eb I think.

 

[Teddyboy]

What do you think of this bass Ermz now that you own it? Does it really deserve all the "hype" about it?