Reggae/ Dub techniques?

[skaismyhero]

I've been getting into reggae and dub alot more. What sorts of things can I do to get a sweet reggae/dub bass sound and style.

[envika]

roll off as much treble as possible without losing all of your attack. flats will give you a more classic 70s reggae tone, but rounds are also common.

[skaismyhero]

Thanks, I think I have the right tone with my jazz (old rounds on it)

[kesslari]

Reggae is not technically complex music.
In fact, the biggest error most American musicians make when playing it is to overcomplicate thier parts. Simple is generally good here.

Listen to a lot of classic reggae.
Copy the basslines. Get the feel. You'll do fine.

[JmJ]

Try playing downstokes with your thumb. Looks lazy sounds fat.

[PocketGroove82]

Originally Posted by skaismyhero

I've been getting into reggae and dub alot more. What sorts of things can I do to get a sweet reggae/dub bass sound and style.

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[Infernal Affair]

There's actually been quite a few reggae/dub threads that'll probably explain it better:

Reggae and Dub Primer by kesslari
How do you play reggae bass?

Those two have a wealth of info.

[varunkapahi]

Originally Posted by JmJ

Try playing downstokes with your thumb. Looks lazy sounds fat.

also gets you heard way better! lol