Stoner/DOOM Bassists Part 34: The Way She Goes

[Lazarus.Bird]

Speaking of awesome pictures, Pittsburgh represent.

[The_Janitor]

Alright here we go.

http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/...ugh-the-forest
http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/...ning-priest-ii
http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/11-5-red-dust-1

[JoeVictim]

I'll give a listen when I get home!

[LOCOPELAND]

Originally Posted by Road Bull

No affiliation... and no money...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/msg/3396532944.html

I don't know the major differences between the 4000 series Ricks, but this seems to be a good deal for someone in the area that wants a Rick.

God damn it

[Corey Y]

Originally Posted by The_Janitor

Alright here we go.

http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/...ugh-the-forest
http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/...ning-priest-ii
http://soundcloud.com/the_janitor-1/11-5-red-dust-1

It sounds good. Good tone, heavy riffs, I like the style. The vocals are a little up front in the mix, but it's a practice recording. That vocal style will make for a great traditional doom metal vibe, when it's all properly recorded and mixed. The guitar lead in "Red Dust" sounded a little off key, but that might just be tuning issues or something on the specific recording. I wish we were geographically closer, so I could record you guys. I want to engineer/produce more stuff like this.

"Cunning Priest" is a standout. Everything sounds dialed in and it's a killer tune. I could imagine that actual recording being on a late 80s/early 90s 7" in my collection.

[JoeVictim]

That's one hell of an endorsement from Corey! Can't wait to hear!

[Mattosaur]

Yeah, that's some killer stuff The_Janitor. It has an early 80's cassette vibe to it that is killer.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Corey Y

It sounds good. Good tone, heavy riffs, I like the style. The vocals are a little up front in the mix, but it's a practice recording. That vocal style will make for a great traditional doom metal vibe, when it's all properly recorded and mixed. The guitar lead in "Red Dust" sounded a little off key, but that might just be tuning issues or something on the specific recording. I wish we were geographically closer, so I could record you guys. I want to engineer/produce more stuff like this.

"Cunning Priest" is a standout. Everything sounds dialed in and it's a killer tune. I could imagine that actual recording being on a late 80s/early 90s 7" in my collection.

V

Very kind words, thank you! Jon and I are both big fans of traditional doom so I guess it comes out in the music. I'd love to have you record us. My boss is a tape and tube fanatic with a full studio in his basement, he offered to record us for free (in protools, tape would cost more). We're definitely going to do it, but it would be nice to work with someone familiar with the genre. He's a little older than my dad and a really cool guy, but he's not into metal. He does like Alice Cooper, though so that's something.

Thanks again for the kind words.

[mc_muench]

Originally Posted by Corey Y

It sounds good. Good tone, heavy riffs, I like the style. The vocals are a little up front in the mix, but it's a practice recording. That vocal style will make for a great traditional doom metal vibe, when it's all properly recorded and mixed. The guitar lead in "Red Dust" sounded a little off key, but that might just be tuning issues or something on the specific recording. I wish we were geographically closer, so I could record you guys. I want to engineer/produce more stuff like this.

"Cunning Priest" is a standout. Everything sounds dialed in and it's a killer tune. I could imagine that actual recording being on a late 80s/early 90s 7" in my collection.

Took the right words out of my mouth, i dig the vocal style. We need to set up a show of somesort soon!

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by mc_muench

Took the right words out of my mouth, i dig the vocal style.

Thank you sir! We need set up some shows.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Mattosaur

Yeah, that's some killer stuff The_Janitor. It has an early 80's cassette vibe to it that is killer.

That's awesome! I grew up listening to overplayed cassettes of old doom bands so this hits home.

[Toastfuzz]

So I got a trade offer for my Ampeg SVT3 Pro, what do you guys think of this?



Jack Read 2003 custom made bass. Guy plays 4's now and this has sat for years. Bartolini MM pickup, Bartolini pre, Rick Turner piezo saddles. Nothing structurally wrong with it, except the wooden bridge cover is cracked (I don't care) and the truss rod is "tight" (I care more, hmm...)

He's looking for $1300 outright, but offered me the bass as is for my 3Pro + $850. Not sure if I'd have to shill out for truss rod work. I was hoping to get $500 for my amp... $850 seems a bit high to me, but if I can talk him down to $700, I just may jump on it. I'd be aiming at making this my go-to bass and knocking my '93 Carvin LB75 off the pedestal. Thoughts?

EDIT: Actually I think I'm gonna pass. For half the price I can get that Ray35 and mod it all up if I dont like the sound. I've never really fallen for the custom / boutique bass bug, and this piqued my interest, but given the price + truss rod issue + piezo pups, I just don't think its my cup of tea. I think I just want a MM single pup bass. But I'm still open to opinions.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Toastfuzz

So I got a trade offer for my Ampeg SVT3 Pro, what do you guys think of this?



Jack Read 2003 custom made bass. Guy plays 4's now and this has sat for years. Bartolini MM pickup, Bartolini pre, Rick Turner piezo saddles. Nothing structurally wrong with it, except the wooden bridge cover is cracked (I don't care) and the truss rod is "tight" (I care more, hmm...)

He's looking for $1300 outright, but offered me the bass as is for my 3Pro + $850. Not sure if I'd have to shill out for truss rod work. I was hoping to get $500 for my amp... $850 seems a bit high to me, but if I can talk him down to $700, I just may jump on it. I'd be aiming at making this my go-to bass and knocking my '93 Carvin LB75 off the pedestal. Thoughts?

That is definitely a sweet 5'er. The truss rod issue is a little frightening though. Could end up costing you another few hundred bucks to get that sorted out.

[The_Janitor]

Alright time to tear myself away from the board and make some food. Thanks again for the kind words, everybody!

[Lazarus.Bird]

This album kicks so much ass http://gozu.bandcamp.com/

[Corey Y]

Originally Posted by The_Janitor

V

Very kind words, thank you! Jon and I are both big fans of traditional doom so I guess it comes out in the music. I'd love to have you record us. My boss is a tape and tube fanatic with a full studio in his basement, he offered to record us for free (in protools, tape would cost more). We're definitely going to do it, but it would be nice to work with someone familiar with the genre. He's a little older than my dad and a really cool guy, but he's not into metal. He does like Alice Cooper, though so that's something.

Thanks again for the kind words.

You're welcome, I'll definitely buy a copy if you put something out. Sometimes having someone who isn't familiar with your genre is a blessing, if they have good fundamental listening and recording skills. Sometimes people who "specialize" in a particular sound just have a template or a go to way of doing things that make every band sound the same. If he's serving what makes the music sound best and gets what you want out of the recording, that's all the matters. One of the best recordings I've ever done was a reggae band.

[Road Bull]

Originally Posted by LOCOPELAND

God damn it

LOL.. I though you would have seen and posted this by now man. I was trying to have some GAS money set aside this time of year for deals like this, but noooooo. This is the year of friends and family getting married in far away places bonanza! Beginning of Oct. wedding in HI. Beginning of Nov. wedding in FL. And now my brother is getting married the end of March. I feel like I have paid for a good chunk of a plane by now. Think I will have to wait till tax return time for next big purchase.

[Corey Y]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

This album kicks so much ass http://gozu.bandcamp.com/

+1 Gozu kicks a**.

[DeathFromBelow]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

You ****ing bastard! I see you're in Norway. I'm guessing you bought it from them in person after catching them on tour. I have a pretty awesome shirt of theirs. Caught them in Pittsburgh when they were supporting Truckfighters. Super awesome down to earth guys, really great stage presence, and kick ass music. That was before their new album released

Yup, that's right, they played a gig in my ****** home town, a friend of mine opened for them with a band called Jointhugger. Hung out with David their bassplayer after the show (GREAT show btw), really cool guy. Buffalo is a killer album for sure, just a bit short.

[Lazarus.Bird]

What other bands were on that bill? Mangoo or DJJ?