My Prog Rock Band.

godspeed68 · #1 03-19-2011, 09:17 PM

Hope it's cool to post this here:

Just launched a bandcamp site. Kind of new to that venue, but I thought I'd share a link for anyone interested in hearing a different brand of "out-there" rock, that happens to have some killer (IMO) bass tones in it.

Guzzlemug

capnsandwich · #2 03-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Digging it. Reminds me a lot of Dysrhythmia, and that's a good thing.

the byronic man · #3 03-19-2011, 09:23 PM

nice tone. and you aren't buried! always nice.

godspeed68 · #4 03-19-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Digging it. Reminds me a lot of Dysrhythmia, and that's a good thing.

Thanks!

Dysrhythmia! - love those dudes.

We've done a few shows with them and it's always a treat to see them live. Really nice guys.

godspeed68 · #5 03-19-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the byronic man

nice tone. and you aren't buried! always nice.

if only i could keep my amp running

capnsandwich · #6 03-19-2011, 09:30 PM

Hey, just curious but what are you using to get that tone? Freakin' love it!

godspeed68 · #7 03-19-2011, 09:37 PM

Mesa 400 non-plus with JJ KT-88's, a Berg NV610, and really a lot of pedals...

I use a Bassdrive in the efx loop of the Mesa for the OD.

It sounds great, but I have tons of problems with my amp - I push it too hard.

godspeed68 · #8 03-20-2011, 12:23 AM

ah yes...and a '62 RI Jazz.

poorbassist15 · #9 03-20-2011, 10:58 AM

I like it. It really does remind me a lot of King Crimson. I love the bass tone as well. Now if only I can get my 60s RI to sound like that...

poorbassist15 · #10 03-20-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by godspeed68

Mesa 400 non-plus with JJ KT-88's, a Berg NV610, and really a lot of pedals...

I use a Bassdrive in the efx loop of the Mesa for the OD.

It sounds great, but I have tons of problems with my amp - I push it too hard.

Try getting a tube preamp, and a large power amp.

godspeed68 · #11 03-20-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by poorbassist15

I like it. It really does remind me a lot of King Crimson. I love the bass tone as well. Now if only I can get my 60s RI to sound like that...

Thanks! Yeah there's definitely some 70's Crim in there...not a terrible thing right?

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Originally Posted by poorbassist15

Try getting a tube preamp, and a large power amp.

And after the amount of time and money I've spent on my rig, you think I would've done that by now! Although, I've used plenty of hybrid heads, as well as high end pre's and large power amps. Lots of great players I've shared a bill or two with go that route, and I must say, while they have great tone, I have yet to hear something that blows me out of the water for my stylistic approach in the context of music that I play. There's magic in those big glass bottles...

Dear tube mfgs, send me free tubes whenever I need them.

poorbassist15 · #12 03-20-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by godspeed68

Thanks! Yeah there's definitely some 70's Crim in there...not a terrible thing right?

And after the amount of time and money I've spent on my rig, you think I would've done that by now! Although, I've used plenty of hybrid heads, as well as high end pre's and large power amps. Lots of great players I've shared a bill or two with go that route, and I must say, while they have great tone, I have yet to hear something that blows me out of the water for my stylistic approach in the context of music that I play. There's magic in those big glass bottles...

Dear tube mfgs, send me free tubes whenever I need them.

In that case, you need more tube amps, my friend.

godspeed68 · #13 03-20-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by poorbassist15

In that case, you need more tube amps, my friend.

Yes!

trayner1 · #14 03-20-2011, 02:54 PM

I love your tone, man!! You and your tone are very Geddy, IMO. But you're not a copy of him; it's a distinct style, with elements from Rush, TOOL, and King Crimson,creating a nice, smooth blend of style. I am uber jealous of the sound you're getting!!
I also love how you cut through the mix. Overall, a very nice, very tight group. Props.

trayner1 · #15 03-20-2011, 02:56 PM

I just noticed the Wilhelm scream in the intro of "I Punch Holes Through Souls."

godspeed68 · #16 03-20-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trayner1

I love your tone, man!! You and your tone are very Geddy, IMO. But you're not a copy of him; it's a distinct style, with elements from Rush, TOOL, and King Crimson,creating a nice, smooth blend of style. I am uber jealous of the sound you're getting!!
I also love how you cut through the mix. Overall, a very nice, very tight group. Props.

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Originally Posted by trayner1

I just noticed the Wilhelm scream in the intro of "I Punch Holes Through Souls."

Good ears! You must be a bass player!