"Stoner" Rock?

[WilemT97]

Hey guys, I'm starting a "Stoner" Rock in September. I hate the term "Stoner Rock" but dunno what else to call it so hey ho! I have a MIM Fender Precision Bass with D'Addario Chromes on, will this work for the sound I want? I know I need a tube/valve amp but is there anything else? Think Queens Of The Stone Age, Eagles Of Death Metal and Kyuss sort-of sound! Thanks for any opinions you have!

[GeorgeBerlin]

I suggest cabs loaded with 15" or 12" drivers, no HF horn (or dimmed down), tube head cranked up (some of today's SS amps should qualify as well), P-bass and you should be right there. Maybe nickel rounds would be better choice if the Chromes don't cut it in a band context but that remains to be seen.

[Miskatonic]

I vote for the nickels as well. Not overly bright, but with more bite than the chromes for sure. I tried out lots of strings in my early days and the nickel varieties were the ones I always came back to.

As for the cabs/heads, I think you could get away with just about any configuration really, the head will likely be much more important for the overall sound. Tubes are nice. The Genz Benz Streamliners are pretty cool little monsters. Nice balance between tube/ss and at a reasonable price point to boot. Keep in mind though that stoner rockers were using (and a lot still are )whatever gear they could get their hands on. Gear wasn't that important, which I think is true for most genres really.

If you need something to get some good fuzz a Big Muff or maybe the Tech 21 VT Bass would be a couple to look into.

[WilemT97]

Thanks guys, great to have more opinions than just mine. Thanks for the Nickel Roundwound string suggestions, I never thought about Nickels! I shall maybe look at a fuzz pedal to complement my amp just until I win the lottery ;-)
Cheers, Wilem.

[LOCOPELAND]

You don't necessarily NEED tube amps, you can get away with using a few solid state. Definitely look into get a fuzz pedal.

[j.kernodle]

I think chromes can have enough bite to make it in that context. the trick to getting an an agressive bite out of even old flats is to fiddle with the EQ around 1.5 kHz. a little boost there brings out the clank and attack that will give your notes definition amidst all the distortion. 12's and 15's seem to respond well to a little boost in that region. but rounds can absolutely work as well. all about feel preference.

[WilemT97]

I purchased a Bass Big Muff last night on Ebay, saw it had a "Dry" Switch that mixes the fuzz with my dry sound. Would that be the best setting for what I want? What should I set my EQ on my Amp to?
Cheers, Wilem.

[Fuzzbassian]

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[bassgod0dmw]

Originally Posted by WilemT97

I purchased a Bass Big Muff last night on Ebay, saw it had a "Dry" Switch that mixes the fuzz with my dry sound. Would that be the best setting for what I want? What should I set my EQ on my Amp to?
Cheers, Wilem.

Try different things until you find a sound you like.

Start with the EQ on your amp flat and leave out the Big Muff until you find a good tone without it.

[WilemT97]

I've just subscribed to the Stoner/Doom Thread and its f*cking beautiful..Rickenbackers everywhere! and Thanks, I shall do that when it arrives!
Cheers, Wilem.

[Kazz3lrath]

If you're looking for a Kyuss like sound fuzz and roundwounds are a must. Listen to something like Om, or Goatsnake to see what I'm talking about.

[WilemT97]

I found out about Om last night and I love them, because I'm Buddhist also! But thanks for your advice!
Cheers, Wilem.

[Fresh Eddie]

If you are using a fuzz pedal, tube or solid state doesn't matter as much. If you are overdriving the head itself, it makes more of a difference. IMHO

[WilemT97]

I will be using a Big Muff through a solid-state Ashdown rig!