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02-03-2008, 07:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain | | | Paul Turner tone in Runaway - Live at Abbey Road
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TBers,
Would you help me to figure some thigns about tone of Paul in this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyj3Wxhjr4 ?
He uses a P bass (by the way, do you if alder or ash?)
What do you think he has for:
1. Are rounds the strings he uses ?
2. What effect you think he uses ?
He always has a great and similar tone no matter what he plays, so it's the indian not the arrows... but still if you could help to ID some of the other factors, it'd be great. I think Aguilar is the amp... right ?
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02-03-2008, 08:10 AM
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02-03-2008, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DWBass  I don't know but damn do I love that guy's playing! Paul's got some serious groove! | I watched that again the other night on Sundance and thought the same thing DWBass just did, damn thats funky!
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02-03-2008, 08:22 AM
| | | | it sounds as flats, but maybe EQ settings leads at wrong direction..
-no effects
-REDDI and Aguilar
As for the wood,my guess would be alder body
Paul is GREAT bassist!
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02-03-2008, 08:23 AM
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02-27-2008, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lovemybasses it sounds as flats, but maybe EQ settings leads at wrong direction..
-no effects
-REDDI and Aguilar
As for the wood,my guess would be alder body
Paul is GREAT bassist! | Isn't he using the Ridge Farm Gascooker, not the RedDi?
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02-27-2008, 02:58 PM
|  | prefers electric miles davis | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA | | | alder, flats, tube di (REDDI or gas cooker, both pretty tubey so either would work if youre trying to cop his tone) |
02-27-2008, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gillento Isn't he using the Ridge Farm Gascooker, not the RedDi? | no,he's using REDDI for electric and Avalon for upright. trust me 
(I saw it)
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02-28-2008, 06:33 PM
|  | Sponsored by Jagermeister | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle / Tacoma | | | I've got those Abbey Road videos recorded in my DVR...simply a monster player.
That old mid-60's Precision is wearing flats and has an alder body. He also plays with an extremely light touch. |
02-28-2008, 08:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX | | | thats how a pbass should sound |
02-28-2008, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by emagdnim thats how a pbass should sound | +1 Paul has the tone! |
02-28-2008, 08:19 PM
| | | | What is your bass rig like?
Paul: My amp set up is an Aguilar DB750 and 4x12 cab.
It's fat and warm but responsive too, so it’s perfect for this gig.
It's also simple and quite old school in lay out.
JamiroTalk.net: Do you have preference between 4 or 5 string bass’?
Paul: I do think 4s usually sound better. The E on a 5 doesn’t sound as good. Period. However I like playing 5 and enjoy having the option of the extra range of low notes without detuning.
JamiroTalk.net:
What equipment and or pedals do you use on stage?
Paul: My gig pedals include a 70s Mutron, 70s Bass Balls, EH Micro Synth, Boss Octave, Bass Flanger, MXR Driver and Auto Q.
JamiroTalk.net: Speaking about your “gear”: amps, effects and pick ups, do you tend to use more old school style or modern ones?
Paul: I prefer vintage stuff.
JamiroTalk.net: Which is the most exclusive vintage bass in your collection?
Paul: My beautiful 1966 White Jazz Bass.
JamiroTalk.net: Can you say what bass and effects you use when you play "Butterfly"?
What bass do you use for tracks with slapping like "Mr Moon"?
Paul: Butterfly: I usually use my MusicMan Stingray and use the Octave.
Mr Moon: I use a Jazz (either my '66 or '77 Fender Jazz). |
02-29-2008, 10:55 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Los Angeles | | I don't own a P-bass but I think I did a decent job with this song and the tone. I'm not saying I was trying to cop the tone. I was more going for the feel and style. Check it out if you get a chance: Me playing Runaway live at Abbey Road
I'm using my Peavey and a messed up mix of DR strings with a Dean Markley Blue Steel in there somewhere. Direct to ProTools with an Alesis Nano Compressor.
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03-01-2008, 05:36 AM
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03-02-2008, 01:59 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles | | | Paul Turner plays DR strings
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03-02-2008, 07:10 AM
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03-02-2008, 07:29 AM
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03-02-2008, 08:12 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada | | | I love that video every time I see it. Paul knows groove. Paul is groove.
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03-02-2008, 09:39 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Caca de Kick IHe also plays with an extremely light touch. | Actually I talked to Carey Nordstrand (who built Paul a bass), and he said that Turner plays unbelievably hard, and likes a very high action. According to Carey, that's a large part of how he gets his sound.
Too bad... I love the tone but I'm not going to give myself tendonitis to get it... |
03-02-2008, 10:25 AM
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