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  1. TheRealSebTombs
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    Looking for Logic Pro settings, plug-ins and tips for the best possible software-based bass tone.

    Hello all, I have very recently joined TalkBass, and just as recently I started learning how to play the bass. My setup consists of a Squier...
    Thread by: TheRealSebTombs, Sep 12, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]
  2. prime249
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    How to get this tone

    What do you suggest to get this tone on a Jazz Bass? How to EQ, which strings ect. the main aim is to get that growl, kinda sustain-less thick...
    Thread by: prime249, Aug 25, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  3. Freedos
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    Polyphia Clay Gober Tone

    What's the secret behind that PUNCHY, bright, amazing tone in every Polyphia tune Clay Gober has? [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Freedos, Jun 19, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  4. rymiraflores
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    Bass tone live...

    I know this will generate very different ideas about what is good bass tone but there is something I really don´t understand, and yes I recognise...
    Thread by: rymiraflores, May 7, 2019, 51 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  5. DBEUBEBPlayer
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    Which effect pedal to sound like keyboard bass?

    Folks, My gigs are with heavy-left handed keyboard players. I'm hunting for a pedal that goes with keyboard bass tone. Any suggestions? :bassist:...
    Thread by: DBEUBEBPlayer, May 6, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  6. StudioStive
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    USHER 8701 & CONFESSIONS BASS TONE

    HEY THERE I WAS WONDERING WHAT RIG OR STUDIO OUTBOARD GEAR YOU WOULD NEED TO GET A BASS TONE LIKE ON USHER 8701 AND CONFESSIONS ALBUMS THANKS
    Thread by: StudioStive, May 1, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  7. Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati
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    Bass tone ... how to achieve a good one

    Good morning TB. After spending many days recording original stuff using samples and instruments of different origin, and generally associated...
    Thread by: Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati, Mar 16, 2019, 103 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  8. Freaking Freak
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    Reggae Tone for Pop Rock

    I covered Hey Look Ma, I Made It by Panic! At The Disco using My Zoom B1on Multieffects Processors, I Just Used The Presets That Was Already...
    Thread by: Freaking Freak, Jan 21, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  9. Adnan Feroz
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    Zoom B3 Megadeth Peace sells patch set up

    How do I make Megadeth's David Ellefson Iconic Peace Sells tone with my Zoom B3 processor
    Thread by: Adnan Feroz, Nov 30, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  10. bigjames
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    Cutting Through the Mix with Fretless Bass

    Hey guys, it has been a while since I have visited the site, but I find myself in need of some advice related to my fretless: I play in a...
    Thread by: bigjames, Nov 8, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  11. NickiTedesco
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    How to get a Post Punk Bass Tone!

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    Thread by: NickiTedesco, Sep 28, 2018, 28 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  12. Yunior
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    Show up your tone, What bass set up and EQ you use and.

    Hi all! For every bass masters and no so masters like me :) well its for everyone! I though will be nice to have a showcase of tones! lest turn...
    Thread by: Yunior, Aug 8, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  13. levonrocks
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    Recommendations for desktop speakers with good bass tone

    Hey all, I want to buy a new pair of small desktop speakers for my desk at work. I can't listen to music loudly at work so they don't need to be...
    Thread by: levonrocks, Jun 1, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  14. fatalkrash
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    Robert Trujillo Infectious Grooves bass tone

    How does he get that amazing tone. He’s been in a lot so finding what gear he uses for which project can be a little difficult. What equipment...
    Thread by: fatalkrash, May 28, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  15. TheIndieKid
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    The tight, punchy bass tone! But...how do I get it?

    So it’s probably me being very analytical again, but I’m curious as how to get a really tight sounding bass tone that is really focused. I have a...
    Thread by: TheIndieKid, May 19, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  16. phillipkregg
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    MTD Bass tone - which Barts come closest?

    According to the MTD website, Bartolini custom designs their pickups. But does anyone know offhand if those pickups can be ordered separately,...
    Thread by: phillipkregg, May 16, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  17. Keith Berrigan
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    Bass tone seems to be lost through pedals

    Am finding my bass tone is horrible when using my pedals, just went straight into amp bass sounds great, anyone know a cause or had similar I use,...
    Thread by: Keith Berrigan, May 8, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  18. bassbuddy
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    JPJ Bass tone - Immigrant Song

    Heard this for the zillionth time tonight, and as always marveled at that fabulous grind he gets on this song. Any idea how he did it?
    Thread by: bassbuddy, May 1, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  19. Alex Note
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    Modern Stranglers JJ Burnel Bass Tone

    Hello everyone, I’m currently trying to get the modern Stranglers bass tone such as the one from this 2007 live show. [MEDIA] I’m currently...
    Thread by: Alex Note, Apr 21, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  20. Sk8death26
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    just after a good pop punk/alternative bass tone

    I been fiddling around with my settings for a while now trying to get a nice mid-range punky sound for my rig, Just wanting some recommended...
    Thread by: Sk8death26, Mar 30, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  21. Doug4321
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    BASSY bass tone

    Hey I've been working on getting a real distinct but bassy bass tone. Like late Beatles, early Zeppelin and especially Iron Butterfly. You...
    Thread by: Doug4321, Mar 27, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  22. drewphishes
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    Watery bass tone

    How Do I get this, I tried and envelope filter plus a flanger and it is close but the flanger makes too much of a plain taking off noise for me?...
    Thread by: drewphishes, Mar 14, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  23. okabass
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    Old Peavey T40 bass tone?

    Has anybody used that interesting tone in figure 2. ? Kind of: single coil to humbucker with a pot and a cap. Heres Peaveys description: "...
    Thread by: okabass, Mar 8, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  24. chaoskosmos
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    warm, rich bass tone

    hi, im new to this forum and i hope someone can help me. is anyone capable of telling me how to play a nice, warm, rich bass tone like in the...
    Thread by: chaoskosmos, Mar 4, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  25. shoulderpet
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    Lady Madonna bass tone

    Hi Have been listening to this song a lot recently and thought I would mention this one rarely see this mentioned but the bass tone on this is...
    Thread by: shoulderpet, Feb 19, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  26. zackthompson
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    Bass tone sounds like garbage: church + IEM content

    I’ll try to make this as short as possible... Started playing for a new (to me) church. They are all about sound control, as most churches are....
    Thread by: zackthompson, Feb 17, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  27. Al Krow
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    Who are we kidding - does great bass tone REALLY matter?

    Great bass tone - if it brings a smile to my face when I'm playing, that's a good enough reason, right? The same reason that I have too many...
    Thread by: Al Krow, Feb 8, 2018, 263 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  28. benneunsinger
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    Glen Campbell- Southern Nights Bass Tone

    I’ve recently fell upon this gem of a song: [MEDIA] From what I have researched, the bassist who played on it is either Bill Graham or Bill...
    Thread by: benneunsinger, Feb 8, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  29. Bassometer
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    AM radio bass tone (Blackstar Fly)

    I kinda like the way my Blackstar Fly has that AM radio bass tone. How do I get my rig to sound that way? (just roll of all the bass?)
    Thread by: Bassometer, Feb 6, 2018, 25 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  30. Whylack
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    Venoms - Conrad Lant bass tone

    Hiya guys! Diesel anyone of you know how to get such tone? Here is an example: [MEDIA] Currently Im playing a Jackson JS3 through a big muff and...
    Thread by: Whylack, Feb 1, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  31. that_guy
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    Trying to get a good metal bass tone in Garageband, please help!

    I'm a teenaged guitarist and I like to do little mini covers of metal songs, so I have to play bass in them. I use garageband and I've been...
    Thread by: that_guy, Jan 28, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  32. slinine
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    Converge Bass Tone?

    Specifically on the song Under Durress off their new album In the first couple seconds Nate Newton has a really great organic tone and i'm not...
    Thread by: slinine, Jan 2, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  33. WingsOfTime6
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    How do I achieve this bass tone?

    Hello I'm a long time guitar player that's gonna learn bass guitar soon, I'm currently in the process of picking one, anyways, I'm wondering how...
    Thread by: WingsOfTime6, Dec 31, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  34. Driven Crane
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    Fascination Street. Bass Tone?

    Steel strings, chorus, a bit of dist or something other?
    Thread by: Driven Crane, Dec 31, 2017, 31 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  35. uberdave223
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    How do I improve bass tone when recording?

    Fellow bassists/home recorders, I'm almost embarrassed to even put this out in front of people, but I need help... I'm pulling my hair out and...
    Thread by: uberdave223, Dec 24, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  36. Boy_Narf
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    Bass Tone On The New Glassjaw Album?

    Hello Everyone, A new Glassjaw album just dropped (Material control) and it's not too bad! What really stands out to me is the bass tone WOW! It...
    Thread by: Boy_Narf, Dec 22, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  37. filwitheneff
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    Your bass tone through FOH...do you like it?

    I play in a band that uses it's own PA. For speakers, it has a Bose L1 Model 2 unit, and 2 Turbosound iP2000's. I don't run my bass through this...
    Thread by: filwitheneff, Dec 19, 2017, 106 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  38. black.rose1402
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    The difference is not in the pu location (fender jazz bass tone)

    ok today , due to horrible traffic jam, i missed my train to a gig . So to wait until my next train , I went to a bass music store where a friend...
    Thread by: black.rose1402, Dec 13, 2017, 31 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  39. LHB
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    Eskaton Bass Tone?

    (Not sure if this is the right place to post this but...) I was wondering what type of setup would have been used by the bassist in the band...
    Thread by: LHB, Dec 12, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  40. ulvs
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    Question about P/J and J bass tone comparision

    Hello again! I have one more question that I didn't include in my original post as I only thought of it later. Right now I've "ordered" Marcus...
    Thread by: ulvs, Dec 6, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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