Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread Part 43: Loud amps save lives!

[Ron Now]

I had a 68' EB-0 that was heavily modded that I got off a friend for super cheap. It was really awesome, but I couldn't get used to the whole short scale thing. Ended up passing it on off to another friend for the same deal.

Tried out a couple of long scale EB-3's but didn't have the same vibe as the shorts-scale counterparts. Although it was good overall because I don't have the need to get another one since I now know its not quite for me.

But totally sweet basses, if there's a moral to my ramblings.

[mc_muench]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/msg/3548979845.html

Why not to buy this?




Also a 215D, DAT DEEP!
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/msg/3537175500.html

[bassboysam]

Originally Posted by Niff

only way to get such an awesome thin neck is a 4001! but if you prefer the fat-necked rics, a 4003 is the way to go. you can also buy truss rods for them in case of any tragic gig mishaps.

Not neccessarily, there are years where the 4003 had the thin neck profile. i believe all 4003s produced since 2008 have the thin necks. there are other eras of thin necks too.

[ampegfuzz]

Originally Posted by mc_muench

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/msg/3548979845.html

Why not to buy this?




Also a 215D, DAT DEEP!
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/msg/3537175500.html

That's a killer deal for that body and that peavey definitely has BW's in it.

[bassboysam]

How are you liking the mini mu Niff? Even though i really like the Proton i'm gassing for another mini mu. the proton doesn't quite have the stank the mini mu does.

[Lazarus.Bird]

Originally Posted by bassboysam

Not neccessarily, there are years where the 4003 had the thin neck profile. i believe all 4003s produced since 2008 have the thin necks. there are other eras of thin necks too.

Yep this is true! Also my '85 is a 4003 and has a really thin neck.

[swspiers]

Wow, even thinkng about selling my fEARful has kicked in all sorts of GAS!

For the next few months I'll be focusing on a lot of stuff outside of bass. Which means I have a lot of time to think about my next rig!

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by swspiers

Wow, even thinkng about selling my fEARful has kicked in all sorts of GAS!

For the next few months I'll be focusing on a lot of stuff outside of bass. Which means I have a lot of time to think about my next rig!

So... 15/6, 1212/6 again, or are you going fEARless now?

[Moloch666]

So as it turns out, we got invited in to host the local radio metal show tonight.
I got told this while inebriated and nobody reminded me.
My phone went flat.
I got 17 missed calls when I turned my phone back on.
The studio is the opposite side of town.

Oh well, at least I listened and laughed myself out of the chair at the band trying not to swear and get grilled by the host on influences and gigs and none of them could answer a question! Hahahahaha!

[Ekimus]

So... there's this custom effects builder in France (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arts-I...26479840759461).

What's cool is that he aims at the stoner/doom/sludge crowd so it's mainly OD/fuzz/boost with sometimes crazy modulation. There are several bands in France that have ordered effects, and he has done really really really cool things (I love his custom enclosures).

And since yesterday I'm dreaming of a custom effect. It would be something quite straightforward, probably a fuzz with a feedback control (in fact something like the Eau Claire Thunder), but I'm really interested in the custom enclosure. I would like something with the Green Matamp aesthetic with the name of my band on it in green (maybe green led to make it glow ) on a black background and big knobs. And green tolex around the pedal.

Just tell me it's a stupid idea, I don't have money to spend on this T_T

[swspiers]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

So... 15/6, 1212/6 again, or are you going fEARless now?

Oh, right now it's the joy and excitement about planning a rig from a clean slate.

Thunderchild, Acme, fEARless, fEARful...

I am having expecially fond memories of having 2 Carvin BRX10.2 Neos (verticle of course) with a Genz Benz Shuttlemax 12.0. Just a fricking verstile rig, especially with a Sansamp BDDI in front

The there's Baer, Glasstone, Barefaced, Big E.

It's probably not going to be until graduation with my BA that I invest. So plenty of time to drooool

[JoeVictim]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0U77bm9mc

At The Gates.

Man, I don't care who you are, this song kicks you right in the shorts. This was also one of the tracks on the Earache comp I got when I was like 15 or so.

[jwr]

Originally Posted by Ekimus

So... there's this custom effects builder in France (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arts-I...26479840759461).

What's cool is that he aims at the stoner/doom/sludge crowd so it's mainly OD/fuzz/boost with sometimes crazy modulation. There are several bands in France that have ordered effects, and he has done really really really cool things (I love his custom enclosures).

And since yesterday I'm dreaming of a custom effect. It would be something quite straightforward, probably a fuzz with a feedback control (in fact something like the Eau Claire Thunder), but I'm really interested in the custom enclosure. I would like something with the Green Matamp aesthetic with the name of my band on it in green (maybe green led to make it glow ) on a black background and big knobs. And green tolex around the pedal.

Just tell me it's a stupid idea, I don't have money to spend on this T_T

Just listened to one of his demos and was seriously impressed!! I'd go for it man!

[JoeVictim]

Originally Posted by mc_muench

...


Also a 215D, DAT DEEP!
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/msg/3537175500.html

Two of these and you are golden.

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by JoeVictim

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0U77bm9mc

At The Gates.

Man, I don't care who you are, this song kicks you right in the shorts. This was also one of the tracks on the Earache comp I got when I was like 15 or so.

One of the best metal song's ever written. Learning this song is one of the reasons i learned how to play guitar, and started experimenting with drop tunings.

[Lazarus.Bird]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

One of the best metal song's ever written. Learning this song is one of the reasons i learned how to play guitar, and started experimenting with drop tunings.

One of the few songs I know how to play when I pick up a 5 string!

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

One of the few songs I know how to play when I pick up a 5 string!

It's one of the few song's I know how to play period actually I've completely forgotten the break down / solo part, might have to relearn it again

[Lazarus.Bird]

Ever hear the Fleshgod Apocalypse cover? Obviously I prefer the ATG version, but it is pretty impressive and FAST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQWuvjIPpxY

[JoeVictim]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

One of the best metal song's ever written. Learning this song is one of the reasons i learned how to play guitar, and started experimenting with drop tunings.

I knew my punk friends wouldn't like them, but it was a revelation for me, especially just getting into playing music and hearing something like that. I didn't even know where to start trying to figure it out. (played by ear) Figured out it was in B. Many years went by. As soon as I had the chance with a low B string, this was the first song I learned. So much fun to play and also what made me get into lower tunings as well.


From the same comp and no one has even talked about them, IRON MONKEY! These guys are awesome too. As soon as I heard it, I knew that this was what metal heads must "chill" too. Now, they keep coming up on my Spotify Doom radio station.

[father of fires]

I have some distaste for this company but this pedal sounds amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii3IGXO2OlY

It would definitely give me that clanky drive sound I'm looking for.

The distortion I designed is sort of an all or nothing huge dirt sound. I'm thinking I need to experiment with some low gain drive designs.

Plus...I don't have $200 for a Bluesbreaker clone.