That 70's tone?

[mav]

I wonna get that 70's warm tone.
I'm talking Curtis Mayfield, Jamerson, Meters that natural meaty tone. Ever so slight OD perhaps.
My setup P Bass Swr St220.
I've tried an ODB-3 but got all muddy and lost the clarity, must keep the natural tone.
MAV

[DbNBassist]

Just roll off the treble on your bass and look around for ODs that you like.

[James Hart]

http://www.olcircuits.com/olc_flipster.html

here is the rest of the clips I sent them http://www.myselfalone.com/tracks/mp3s/olc-flipster.mp3
(they just used 2 on the site)

[mav]

Yeah, the Flipster thing looks real good, do you know if they'll post to Australia??

[James Hart]

Originally Posted by mav

Yeah, the Flipster thing looks real good, do you know if they'll post to Australia??

from the order page:

Shipping:

Only actual shipping (no handling fees)
Example shipping rates for one kit:
U.S.: $5.65 (insured)
Europe: $9.65
OLC ships to most countries!

[mav]

Thanks James, the sound clips sound awsome too.
I could well be the first Aussie to own one.

[squarewave]

What type of bass and amp do you have?

[mav]

Ti flat setup PBass SWR Studio220 into Trace cabs.

[squarewave]

Oops, sorry I missed that in your first post. You certainly are covered for the 70's sound with that gear. I don't have enough experience with mild overdrive to make a suggestion.

I agree that the flipster samples sound good.

[jim primate]

Originally Posted by James Hart

http://www.olcircuits.com/olc_flipster.html

here is the rest of the clips I sent them http://www.myselfalone.com/tracks/mp3s/olc-flipster.mp3
(they just used 2 on the site)

what was the bass used on the tracks? a jazz w/ flats?

[Bassist4Life]

I play a P-Bass with TI Jazz Flats (2 year old set) and a foam mute under the strings near the bridge. I feel that combination gives me that 70's vibe.

Joe

[James Hart]

Originally Posted by jim primate

what was the bass used on the tracks? a jazz w/ flats?

Benavente 51 series fretted 5 string (Ash & Maple) run passive. Neck DiMarzio Ultra Jazz soloed and strung with year old LaBella Deep Talkin Flats (heaviest gauge I could get). Small Piece of foam stuffed under the strings at the bridge.

Bass -> flipster -> soundcard