Stoner/DOOM Bassists thread part 38: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Smoke.

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by jasohall

Dunwich needs more appendages to keep up with the demand for the wizard fuzz. Maybe you can make them while sitting on the toilet too, you know... maximize productivity.

haha im thinking i might do some screened ones in the future. I am looking for a screener and PPP (pedal parts plus) can do screening and drilling in one run and that would be ****in killer

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by Lowest End

So this was quite a coincidence. My band was talking about approaching another band to do a split release. They just put something out this summer so I wasn't sure if they'd be interested, but we figured we'd ask.


Well, on Friday, that very band approached us to do a split release.

How does that work, anyway? Is it usually a band you've played with a few times or what?

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by dozicusmaximus

We'll the drummer was actually there at practice. We were jammin some cool stuff then other new guitarist starts play some metoollica riffs. The other 3 of us just stare at him like *** dude?
My patience is wearing thin. I'm all for having some different stuff to make the music more interesting. So I was trying to fit it with what we were doing, which wouldn't be that hard (add another chord so we could shift into a different riff after his). Then new guitarist got all weird about it. It's a weak ass Orion rip-off anyway.
Also he got all condescending on me when I suggested that when he starts his wank fest the drummer and I need to have to figure something out.
Then after we were wrappin it up, he mentioned something about a singer... ugh.
We need some f-ing songs written and executed well before we even think about getting a singer. At this rate will be next winter. I'm too impatient for this sometimes.

My numero uno (guitarist) are on the same page and we have an idea for a direction, finally.haha. I think we may have to make a move on that soon. I don't know. I'm confused. hahaha.

Plus side, I was ripping out some cool one finger drop tuned power chord beastly sludge riffs. New guitarist hopped on bass (his bass and practice amp, my stuff is too big for his condo/apt). He told me to turn down. I said welcome to my world. hahaha.

Lol.

Both myself and my guitarist love Metallica, but we don't really play that kind of riff with our doom band.

I agree with you that thinking about getting a singer before you have riffs and songs down is a bit premature. In my experience, lead singers are bored and kinda disruptive if you're trying to write songs, unless they're also instrumentalists themselves.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by dozicusmaximus

aaandd some flapjacks

Be nice to your sister!

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

Agreed, if 3 of you are on the same page and one is obviously looking for something different then let the bird fly free. Who "needs" two guitarists anyways....

I like two for the black metal and the folk/rock bands, but one is definitely enough for the doom band. We could use two, though he/she'd have to find some sonic space somewhere around what me and my guitarist are already doing.

[twhitedc]

Originally Posted by The_Janitor

They've been around for a loong time. Most of them went on to form Solace. If you're not familiar with Solace, you're missing out.

It's my understanding that they didn't play for a long time, but are starting to play locally again and are working on something.

[OrphicTrench]

Wow. So many answers. Thanks everyone. I’ll try to answer each individually.

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Just to make things more confusing on you, I'll throw in two more pedals in the $100-$150 range that I think are excellent pedals for people wanting to get their fuzz feet wet: Fuzzrocious Grey Stache and Heavy Electronics El Oso. Both are easy to get and easy to flip if you don't like em.

Great suggestion. I’ll take a look for sure.

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

dude paging Demon666, he has a similar setup (Ric + TE V8)

Nice to meet ya man!

Nice to meet you too, kind sir! My trace is not a tube amp though, but I’m working on it. In fact, my wallet is. But by now, between gear and travelling, it is travelling that takes the lead.

Originally Posted by JoeVictim

welcome. good luck. Fuzz is subjective (best thing I learned on here)

I wanted to try the Supercollider and Megalith, but never made it past the El Oso!

Subjective fuzz eh… That would be an awesome name for a fuzz pedal. Or for a song. Hehe
You’re totally right, man. Fuzz is very subjective indeed.

Originally Posted by Toastfuzz

the Fuzzrocious Grey Stache beat them all to achieve the sound that appeals most to me. The Bluebeard was nearly just as good but not as tweakable as I liked, and my guitarist now uses it fulltime. So thats my $.02.

Fuzzrocious Grey Stache reconsidered.

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

Can you post some kind of reference for the tone you are trying to achieve? Each one of those pedals you posted has a different usage. Are you looking for a cutting distortion? a balls to the wall low end crushing fuzz? a high gain highly versatile fuzz? a synthy tearing worlds apart fuzz with an optional boost? or something more simple and straight forward? Knowing what your desired end result is could really help us narrow down a suggestion for you.

You’re completely right to ask what type of sound I’m looking for. Hmmm. It’s hard to put words on it. Of course I’m a big fan of Om and I won’t hide it. Al Cisneros has a killer tone that would definitely make me moist if I was an old hairy woman. In sum, anything that gets near that makes me happy.
Also, I’m not at all into the square wave fuzz or the bit fuzz. I want something warm sounding, definitely more of a fuzz than a dist, but not too much of a glitch. In your words, maybe that would sound like “a high gain highly versatile fuzz” with a “cutting distortion”. It’s important to note that I don’t want to sound metal.

[mc_muench]

A pound or 6 plants? hawt damn

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by jasohall

Dunwich needs more appendages to keep up with the demand for the wizard fuzz. Maybe you can make them while sitting on the toilet too, you know... maximize productivity.

It's coming closer and closer to me needing to hone my soldering skills and move to CT..... As much as I buy from him I need the discount....

Originally Posted by Sartori

Looks awesome. I'm not into pedals exactly, but I do have parts of songs with the black metal band where I use the ones I do have, and I like having especially the wah available for the occasional fill where it might help it stand out. But right now plugging them in results in listening to the radio through my amp. Which sounds terrible.

I'll look into the ISO5 then, thanks for the recommendation.

Yeah when playing black metal bass there isn't much need for pedals, a tuner and a good dirt pedal is all you need. I used to use an old 80's Warlock bass into a bass big muff with the all knobs dimed. Super simple but fun as hell hahaha

No problem my friend!!! If that doesnt clear it up then you have other issues, that I'm not sure i could help diagnose.

[JoeVictim]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Actually it was my guitarist that took the pic. He was in Austin for work.

http://www.politico.com/story/2012/1...html?hp=l13_b1

And Colorado said - Let there be weed!

It's legal to grow and possess, but no place to buy yet. However, if you're here, let me know. I got the hook up, holla if ya hear me

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by Sartori

I like two for the black metal and the folk/rock bands, but one is definitely enough for the doom band. We could use two, though he/she'd have to find some sonic space somewhere around what me and my guitarist are already doing.

Agreed!

Originally Posted by OrphicTrench

Wow. So many answers. Thanks everyone. I’ll try to answer each individually.

You’re completely right to ask what type of sound I’m looking for. Hmmm. It’s hard to put words on it. Of course I’m a big fan of Om and I won’t hide it. Al Cisneros has a killer tone that would definitely make me moist if I was an old hairy woman. In sum, anything that gets near that makes me happy.
Also, I’m not at all into the square wave fuzz or the bit fuzz. I want something warm sounding, definitely more of a fuzz than a dist, but not too much of a glitch. In your words, maybe that would sound like “a high gain highly versatile fuzz” with a “cutting distortion”. It’s important to note that I don’t want to sound metal.

For Al tones, a DOD 250 or clone, for the high gain fuzz well that was the description i wrote with the Wizard Fuzz in mind

[dunwichamps]

WF might for that kind of tone. Its more dist then fuzz, certainly no gating or velco. The iron pig would be more disty and I demoed mine on youtube but on git. Excane has a bass demo. I have not played the rest.

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

It's coming closer and closer to me needing to hone my soldering skills and move to CT..... As much as I buy from him I need the discount....

I would employ u!

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

I would employ u!

That would be awesome!!!! and then we could start the loudest band in the world, Jucifer wouldn't have shvt on us

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

That would be awesome!!!! and then we could start the loudest band in the world, Jucifer wouldn't have shvt on us

mmmmm.

[mc_muench]

It's still illegal for me even if I did go to Colorado...god damn June.

[dunwichamps]

the WF bass clip for orphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLLpZ...BL7umg&index=1


Also Strymon El Cap acquired!

[DethByDoom]

Originally Posted by LOCOPELAND

Om just released a few tour dates. Seattle in February! Yes!

Wish they'd come to Houston.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by twhitedc

It's my understanding that they didn't play for a long time, but are starting to play locally again and are working on something.

Yeah, you're right. They've not done anything since the mid-late 90's. Sometime I don't write so good.

[LOCOPELAND]

god damn, that wizard fuzz on bass sounds glorious.