bass tone

Yo! So about my new psychobilly inspired material. I'm RIGHT into it and it's flying out. I *think* I have discovered a very unique tone that is...

[MEDIA] Hello I'm trying to achieve this tone at 0:32. Does anyone know if he used a 60's or 70's fender jazz picks or other? And pickup...

I'm on my personal quest for "THE TOAN". I am trying to better describe this kind of tone: Between You & Me - Butterflies [MEDIA] The Dead Love...

Hello, I am re-listening thrash classics of my youth, and noticed this masterpiece song 'Khomaniac' from a Danish thrash metal band, Artillery....

I'm in love with this bass tone. It sounds to me that he uses lots of compression maybe? [MEDIA]

Does anyone know what effects (pedals or plugins) I can get to achieve more of a Jan hammer / keyboard (circa Jeff beck era) tone? I am thinking...

Hello everyone! Long time no see. Recently, I've been playing on repeat a record from an underground/unknown band from Germany called Backwater...

[MEDIA] I can’t figure out how to get this sound. I use a Zoom B3n, and I’ve tried combining the BDDI with the B7k and I can’t seem to get this...

Starting @1:00: [MEDIA] And here: [MEDIA] And here: [MEDIA] It’s that typical thunky/plucky bass tone you here a lot on records from the 70s....

Our band went IEM/ampless about a year ago and I've struggled with it ever since. I break it down into 2 key areas of issue. 1. Tone. I think I...

I’ve tried and I’ve searched but I can’t find out how to get that gnarly bass tone in Johnny Paycheck’s original recording of The Only Hell Mama...

I’ve tried and I’ve searched but I can’t find out how to get that gnarly bass tone in Johnny Paycheck’s original recording of The Only Hell Mama...

Me and some friends are kicking around the idea for a recording project inspired by old 60’s-70’s garage rock. I figured I’d ask here about some...

Hey Guys! I have recently been really interested in John Entwistle's bass tone at Woodstock particularly when he plays 'My Generation'. It's a...

And here we are... hunting the elusive perfect tone. She is a fickle beast. I’m currently playing a M2500 G&L Tribute through an Ampeg PF350 amp...

Nothing too crazy here, just losing my mind trying to recreate this tone on my precision bass. It calls to mind the sound that's on a lot of 90s...

I play an Fender American PBass at church through a PA and can't get good tones. I can't bring an amp on stage, however, they provided an MXR Bass...

Is it possible to get this bass tone using a fender squier jazz bass without any fancy amplifiers or Pre Amps? Can this be done using Amp sims or...

Hey guys. I was just wondering if you could please post links to videos/audios pf the best and most preferred tone of a jazz bass, according to...

Hello Adam, I'm a big fan of Jean Luc Ponty and I find all of the bassists who have worked with him have fantastic bass tones. Can you please...

Ok, I know this is a common question when it comes to Tony Levin, and I love all of the input, But what Compressor is he using on the Resonator CD...

Hey all, I was listening to the song Dance Little Liar by Arctic Monkeys and I was hoping someone could steer me in the direction of how to get...

Question: what is the main element (pickup, onboard preamp, tone wood, eye of newt) in getting a tight low end that sounds naturally compressed...

Hey everyone! I decided to start a new Youtube video series called Bass Tone Tuesday, where I will be dialing in different kinds of tones each...

I’ve been trying to approximate different bass tones that will fit my band’s songs lately. Currently I’m using a Jazz bass into a Traynor Ts120B...

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...

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...

What's the secret behind that PUNCHY, bright, amazing tone in every Polyphia tune Clay Gober has? [MEDIA]

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...

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:...

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

Good morning TB. After spending many days recording original stuff using samples and instruments of different origin, and generally associated...

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...

How do I make Megadeth's David Ellefson Iconic Peace Sells tone with my Zoom B3 processor

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...