What does talk bass think of Justin chancellor(Tool)

lipan · #1 07-21-2010, 05:00 AM

Just altogether interested in what other bass players think of Him.
I really think he's done some amazing stuff with the instruments,
one of the most creative bass players ever.

b4nny · #2 07-21-2010, 05:12 AM

I saw "What does talk bass think of Justin..." on the main page. I am greatly relieved that the next word was not "Bieber" as surely this thread would turn into a huge argument :P

I enjoy Justin Chancellor's playing and his distinctive bass sound. He has excellent taste in terms of knowing when to play counter-melodies or harmonies versus following the guitar.

Cryptarius · #3 07-21-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by b4nny

...greatly relieved that the next word was not "Bieber"...

My thoughts exactly.

lipan · #4 07-21-2010, 05:49 AM

I doubt justin bieber has been mention in this fourm,for anything other than hate reasons.
At least I hope so.

champbassist · #5 07-21-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lipan

I doubt justin bieber has been mention in this fourm,for anything other than hate reasons.
At least I hope so.

He has his fans here, too. Apparently, some of them are his grandpa's age

(I'm not joking, btw: there have been such threads)

Here at TB we are a varied bunch. AFA Justin Chancellor is concerned, more than anything, I'm impressed by his tone, esp. on more spacey stuff like Disposition. And he better have that good a tone considering his rig and (the price of) the bass he uses.

Deluge Of Sound · #6 07-21-2010, 11:01 AM

He's one of the people who really opened my eyes to creative uses of effects.

If I woke up tomorrow with his tone, though, I'd probably cry.

infamusblkdeath · #7 07-21-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

If I woke up tomorrow with his tone, though, I'd probably cry.

lmao, interesting. care to elaborate on that???
i personally love his tone and love the fact that he actually cuts through which most bass players of the "same" genre (i mean alt. metal by that not prog. metal) fail to do for the most part.

noahw1 · #8 07-21-2010, 12:47 PM

I just saw TOOL on Sunday and it was amazing! But I agree about his tone. It's not very distinct in the mix but is more like an overwhelming mass of sound. sure there are parts of songs where he cuts through but during those bits it sounds thin (to me). In no way do I mean this as bashing him or his tone because I think the band is incredible and it's definitely all the components that make it so. One of the thoughts I had during the show was that so much of TOOL is about what is what the eye (ears?) can't see or beyond this world and his tone is indicative of that to me - an overpowering force that is there but not there.

Luis Fabara · #9 07-21-2010, 02:04 PM

Love the playing, love the tone, love the creativity and most of all.. his rhythm.

Its a massive monster lurking behind/ and in front of the guitars.

The perfect complement to Danny Carey's playing.

JimmyM · #10 07-22-2010, 01:17 AM

he seems like a decent guy.

PilbaraBass · #11 07-22-2010, 01:47 AM

he's never been rude to me and doesn't owe me any money...

so what can I say?

**TheMutt** · #12 07-22-2010, 01:58 AM

On the effects forum, he's one of the more frequently posted about bassists who people are trying to copy the tone of. Usually in multiply duplicated threads asking what effects were used in this song or that song. He's right up there with Chris Wolstenholme, Timmy Commerford, Flea, and all the rest in terms of frequently asked pedal suggestions.

As far as I am concerned, I like Tool's works. I like Justin's tone that he can get. I just have no want to copy his tone for myself.

Deluge Of Sound · #13 07-22-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by infamusblkdeath

lmao, interesting. care to elaborate on that???
i personally love his tone and love the fact that he actually cuts through which most bass players of the "same" genre (i mean alt. metal by that not prog. metal) fail to do for the most part.

His tone is real biting and clangy, which are not adjectives I seek out for my ideal tone. I love the way his bass sounds (both on record and live), but its not what I go for.

Chowowbus · #14 07-22-2010, 09:59 AM

I love JC so much that I formed a Justin Chancellor Tribute band!

OK..its really a Tool trib...but to me all I hear is the bass!

Maynardss can go fly a kit for all I care....

Its all about Justin for me!

infamusblkdeath · #15 07-24-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

His tone is real biting and clangy, which are not adjectives I seek out for my ideal tone. I love the way his bass sounds (both on record and live), but its not what I go for.

ah, i see. yeah it's definatly an aquired taste. thanks for replies

jordy_on_bass · #16 07-24-2010, 11:11 AM

I respect his skill and like his tone, it is pretty sweet...

But personally, it doesn't do much for me...

Simorchid · #17 07-25-2010, 07:18 AM

IMO he is, and continues to be a pioneer of modern bass tone.

chump stain · #18 07-26-2010, 03:58 PM

he's probably one of my favorite pick players. IMO he plays bass kind of like a second guitar, a bass guitar.

I like him, I wouldn't like to copy him.

CapnSev · #19 07-26-2010, 04:05 PM

I know that TBers shell out tons of cash for the Digitech Bass Whammy when they pop up used, and I think that's solely for the reason that it is an intricate part of Justin's sound.

MistaMarko · #20 07-26-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

he seems like a decent guy.

You're probably one of my favorite posters here.