Bass sound

[metal5115]

Hey guys, im new to the forum and have a question about getting a certain bass sound.

Ive been trying to get a bass sound similar to that of Justin Chancellor from Tool, (see 'schism'), ive been trying for ages t oget the sound right, fiddling with the EQ on my amp, (Warwick sweet 15.2, 8 band graphic EQ) but just cant get it. wondering if yo ucould offer any suggestions that doesnt involve buying a mesa boogie.

my bass is an Aria Pro II elite 1, from about 1984, in case your wondering.

thanks a lot!

[4bpauly]

justin uses a pick

there is a fair amount of high end on that part and some gain wouldn't hurt.

when i play that line... i don't really go for the exact tone, i play with my fingers, back by the bridge, pluck hard and make sure your left hand is executing it properly.

[bongomania]

Hi, JC's sound is a complicated result of several amps and effects being used simultaneously. Try searching on "chancellor" and "tool" and "schism" over in the Effects forum, for much detailed discussion.

[mambo4]

You should also realize that even with identical gear and knob settings, it will never sound just like the recording.
too much post-processing stuff goes on to effect the sound you finally hear on CD.

[armywalaby]

There ya go buddy. Hope you got some money.