Country + distorted P bass = HEAVEN: Jacks**t the Band

JimS · #1 09-10-2007, 10:22 PM

First, mods, that's the name of the band so don't penalize me.
Second, everything about this kills it in the best way: bass, guitar, drums. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbIvoYyzm8k

Foxworthy925 · #2 09-10-2007, 10:58 PM

pretty cool stuff. I can definitly see how a distorted bass fits nicely into music like that. that being said, something turns me off about the distortion he had, though. I'm just not diggin the way that disto sounds compared to other distorted tones I've heard.

rodl2005 · #3 09-10-2007, 11:28 PM

I dig it!!!! Orig. sound & riffs. sounds good to me! The Distorted tone was OK- I've heard better, but it fit! & thats the main thing IMHO!

jerry · #4 09-11-2007, 07:20 PM

That's a very cool side project! I saw the guitarist Val McCallum with Greg Allman earlier this year, he smoked!

redstrand · #5 09-11-2007, 08:26 PM

Good Schtuff!!!!
Always nice to see a distirted bass in action.

Aaron · #6 09-12-2007, 03:03 AM

I was actually turned off by the bassist's tone. Maybe I'm just a prude when it comes to country.

rodl2005 · #7 09-12-2007, 03:09 AM

U can hide

but U can't run!!!

The Lurker · #8 09-14-2007, 12:35 PM

I have GOT to check this out

sunbeast · #9 09-14-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxworthy925

pretty cool stuff. I can definitly see how a distorted bass fits nicely into music like that. that being said, something turns me off about the distortion he had, though. I'm just not diggin the way that disto sounds compared to other distorted tones I've heard.

Agreed- too buzzy in my opinion, not enough fundamental. Actually works alright in this song because the guitar is fairly sparse, but would probably get lost in the mix with more guitar...

Karl

JimS · #10 09-15-2007, 07:03 AM

Regardless of the bass tone, the whole piece has such a fun groove and feel.

phxlbrmpf · #11 09-15-2007, 08:29 AM

I didn't really like the bass tone either, it sounded like someone simlpy cranked that popular Boss overdrive stomp box (I forget the exact description) and seemed to be missing the necessary "omph".

By the way, can you also play country music without wearing cowboy hats?

Disc · #12 09-16-2007, 12:38 AM

So often people use distorted bass completely wrong but this sounds great, thanks man!

BuffaloBass · #13 09-17-2007, 12:34 PM

Not bad! He could take a lesson from Dusty Hill ( ZZ Top) in Mescalero. That has bottom and fuzz!

pxlbrmpf - no, the hats are part of the required uniform. And for a big country concert, all the show goers dress up in boots and hats.

Guess you have to smell leather when C/W is played! Anyway, I like red boots on the gals!

Matt Till · #14 09-17-2007, 03:29 PM

I like the concept, but I don't think these guys did it right. The distorted tone was as stated, not the best. The vocalist was a big turn off (I can honestly say I don't like this band), I can tolerate a lot of country singing... but you have to have something interesting to say, and I think if this guy had some gravel in his voice, it would be an awesome match to some distorted bass.

jerry · #15 09-17-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I like the concept, but I don't think these guys did it right. The distorted tone was as stated, not the best. The vocalist was a big turn off (I can honestly say I don't like this band), I can tolerate a lot of country singing... but you have to have something interesting to say, and I think if this guy had some gravel in his voice, it would be an awesome match to some distorted bass.

I think you guys are taking them too serious, these are guys with great pedigrees just having a little fun in a side project.

The Owl · #16 09-18-2007, 12:14 PM

Zeuhl & Western!

negative theory · #17 09-19-2007, 06:57 AM

I dig it.

**SoComSurfing** · #18 09-22-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry

I think you guys are taking them too serious, these are guys with great pedigrees just having a little fun in a side project.

No kidding. These guys are all incredible musicians with amazing careers, but being from the same hometown, they decided to do this project in their free time. Let them have some fun w/o ripping them a new one. So the guy liked that fuzz - I don't care for it, and wouldn't use that particular tone, but no need to bust his balls about it. And Val McCallum has not padded his VERY impressive resume by being a vocalist. He's a guitar player first and foremost, and he does that VERY well. So what if he doesn't have a "country" voice, he's doing what he wants, and is doing it very well.

That said, I dig this, and after checking out their website, will be ordering a CD or two. Thanks for the contribution, JimS.

redstrand · #19 09-22-2007, 01:59 PM

I dig these guys...good stuff on the website too.

If you like them check out St. Louis' finest...the BottleRockets. they have been faves of mine since the early 90's...great songwriting, great playing and the live shows are always a blast. Here's a link...

http://www.bottlerocketsmusic.com/

**SoComSurfing** · #20 09-22-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redstrand

I dig these guys...good stuff on the website too.

If you like them check out St. Louis' finest...the BottleRockets. they have been faves of mine since the early 90's...great songwriting, great playing and the live shows are always a blast. Here's a link...

http://www.bottlerocketsmusic.com/

Great stuff there. Reminds me of one of my all-time favorites, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. www.azpeacemakers.com