I currently have a B.C. Rich Neck-thru Warlock, and and ESP B-305. Both are bada$$ metal basses. However, I am currently shopping for a new mid-priced 4 string. I was wondering what else is good as far as metal basses go?
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Opinion: The best metal bass
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A modded P-Bass ( Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pound P-Bass Pickup and a Badass II Bridge for the sound and an Inca Silver Body with a Brushed Silver Pickguard for the looks 
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i was going to say "something pointy!" but you already have that covered 
i would say that there are 2 kinds of basses -
basses that are only good enough for certain kinds of music
basses that are so good you could use them for anything
get one of those #2 category basses: spector, warwick, fender jazz/precision, modulus, peavey cirrus/millenium, etc....
a good bass will be a good metal bass - unless you're basing your opinion on how much harm you could cause someone with it
jason
i would say that there are 2 kinds of basses -
basses that are only good enough for certain kinds of music
basses that are so good you could use them for anything
get one of those #2 category basses: spector, warwick, fender jazz/precision, modulus, peavey cirrus/millenium, etc....
a good bass will be a good metal bass - unless you're basing your opinion on how much harm you could cause someone with it
jason
There was a similar thread not long ago. However, I'll be happy to repeat myself. SPECTOR, SPECTOR and more SPECTOR. If you want an aggressive, in your face tone then look no where else my friend!!!
Try a Dean Vintage (black of course!) or a Dean Demonator. Also, try a Jackson X series KBX. If you wanna try another BC Rich, I go for the Beast or teh Widow. They look awesome and they'll sound similar to your current bass.
Yep I would say. :
Stingray
Modulus
Warwick
Spector
Conklin
Something pointy and with a pentagram
These are some ones that will cut thru the mix, and thats the hardest thing to do in heavy bands, the guitars are so thick sounding.
Stingray
Modulus
Warwick
Spector
Conklin
Something pointy and with a pentagram
These are some ones that will cut thru the mix, and thats the hardest thing to do in heavy bands, the guitars are so thick sounding.
I'll be the odd man out and say the MTD Kingston. I've had some people asking me about it. Cuts through easily, constructed very solidly, simple, and best of all, plays like buttah.
Less than $450!
Less than $450!
Case in point..Listen to M.I.R.V. Craig McFarland gets insane tone out his Zons and a ****load of effects. Great stuff. Zons cut through like no ones business.
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spectors do kick serious *** for metal (those hi-mids are perfect for the genre).
what i want to know is if rics are any good for metal. i swear that paul d'amore (tool's original bass player) used/uses one.
what i want to know is if rics are any good for metal. i swear that paul d'amore (tool's original bass player) used/uses one.
I would think Rics could definitely fill in for metal with the right amp and EQ. Old school bassists like Squire and Lee got some wonderfully agressive tones out of their 4001's back in the day before people even used the term 'metal'!
For that matter, I would say G&L might be a candidate as well. Could just be me, but I think with everything cranked in series mode and both pickups on, the L-2000/2500 is one raw mutha.
For that matter, I would say G&L might be a candidate as well. Could just be me, but I think with everything cranked in series mode and both pickups on, the L-2000/2500 is one raw mutha.
I'm pretty sure paul did use a ric, i know cliff from metallica also used one, my bass teacher used to use one also.
Cliff Burton's tone was terrible with Metallica. I wouldn't cite him as an example of proper metal tone.
For me, there is one great metal tone, and one alone: a '70s Precision with a Seymour Duncan Hot pickup, Rotosound flats, and ridiculously low action. That's right, kids: STEVE HARRIS.
For me, there is one great metal tone, and one alone: a '70s Precision with a Seymour Duncan Hot pickup, Rotosound flats, and ridiculously low action. That's right, kids: STEVE HARRIS.
Have to agree on the P-bass. I've got a '77 with a Seymour Duncan 1/4 pouder. Very Nice......
Steve Harris IS God
Chris
Steve Harris IS God
Chris
i'd suggest:
Fender Precision
Gibson Thunderbird
and if you want something more "modern"
Czech Spector
Fender Precision
Gibson Thunderbird
and if you want something more "modern"
Czech Spector
I gotta say Warwick. They cut through really well. They're kinda heavy, though. If you look on ebay, you can find some really nice four-strings for good prices.
