progressive

  1. alecvbass

    Hils HZB4

    Hey everyone, I put together a full demo of my Hils HZB4 and wanted to share it here since I don't see a lot of content on this bass floating around. The video is structured in three sections: 1. Soundcheck — a quick run through all pickup configurations so you can hear the tonal range of the...
  2. Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra v2
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    For sale Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra v2

    Selling an excellent condition Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 tone/distortion pedal. It is in excellent condition (see photos) and is fully functional. This is the gold standard of the Darkglass lineup, and includes both aux-in and a cab sim. Selling to pay off a new bass, so no trades...
    $375.00
  3. Indiedog

    Happy the Man Release NEW SINGLE “ONLY LOVE”

    Yup, best of the American Progressive Rock scene Happy the Man released their new single, “Only Love” today (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). It has a great message and really rocks. Written by guitarist Stan Whitaker, our very own RICK KENNELL (BassHappy) played bass and mixed the recording...
  4. Dr. Keebs

    Does anyone care that Dream Theater replaced Mike Mangini with Mike Portnoy?

    I care. I really liked Mike Mangini in DT. Excited for Portnoy to return. Discuss.
  5. F

    Is a bass DI necessary for my setup Metal band

    Hello, Im from Paraguay and I have a metal/progressive band my current setup is an Ibanes SR305 in my pedalboard i have in order (Darkglass Alpha Omicron-MXR 10 Band EQ-MXR Bass Compressor-Vox Stomplab 2b), To play live I use a Hartke 100 w combo amp. My concern comes from the vox stomplab...
  6. A

    Adult Rock...

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    If Joy Division played the Blues...

    ...à la Motörhead's "Iron Horse" under artistic supervision from the Gang Of Four. Could have sounded something like this:
  8. bassjamn

    solo ep release

    I recently released my debut EP up on bandcamp and other platforms. Check it out if you enjoy instrumental prog with a few melodic synth based tracks as well. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] and Delirium by Chris Rosset
  9. Jason42

    ghs progressive question

    Exposed core and silk over the nut. Is this correct or do I have a defective e string? Thx
  10. F

    Source Audio Manta Envelope Filter- Old School Funk vs. Dub & Progressive Sounds

    I've been looking at getting an envelope filter (looking at the Manta and the MXR) and am intrigued by all the different sounds you can cover with the Source Audio Manta Filter - except - after viewing most every Youtube video - I cannot find a sample that comes close to the old school, warm...
  11. Fireball827

    Progressive Tension Questions

    So I've been doing some reading recently, and was going to get a bass set up anyway, and I wondered if it would be worth getting a set of strings for progressive tension. I was browsing the Kalium tension chart and came up with the following for a 35" scale bass (which matches my Ltd F-105)...
  12. waveman

    A slow progressive rock thing I came up with

    Yeah it sounds a little toolish :) Just used my MXR M81 and Zoom MS 60B for bass and a Zoom MS 50 G on guitar and Steven Slate drums with Reaper. Enigma | The Accidental
  13. TalkBass

    Progressive Rock Giant "Happy The Man" Back in the Game with Re-release

    May 5, 2018 – New York City Happy the Man is pleased to announce that they are re-releasing The Muse Awakens on their own label, ending a period of the record being out of print. Referred to as the “Grandfathers of American Progressive Rock,” and once highly sought after by Peter Gabriel...
  14. Steve Freides

    Double Bass 4 Progressive Bass Lines for "All The Things You Are"

    For anyone interested, I've created and attached All The Things You Are, as it is in the Real Vocal Fake Book (with, I think perhaps one chord change, otherwise exactly as is). I created 4 different bass lines. The bottom one is the first I created, all roots and fifths of chords. The second...
  15. TonyP-

    Progressive music thread for TB-ers, share your material

    Here is one from my band Flight. I'm using a Mike Lull JT5-24
  16. gepettus

    Hi from Argentina ! gear + band

    Hi ! My name is Pablo, i´m 29 years old, playing lows since 2005. First of all, i would like to apologize for my foreign english :D I submitted the forum in 2011 but recently return to heavy reading a couple of months ago, really interesting topics ! Mi band gear actually consist of -...
  17. rydin4lifebass

    Uploaded CD for Progressive Bass book (available for download)

    Over the past few years here on Talkbass, I've had a few requests for the CD from the Progressive Bass book (see cover below). I can't remember why that's the case, but I guess I mentioned it in a thread a few years back. Anyway, after creating some copies of it and mailing it to TB members, I...
  18. O

    NJ Progressive Hard Rock/Metal Band

    Established progressive rock band in Central, NJ is looking for a new bass player. Groove based 4-piece band - original material with occasional covers from Tool, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, etc. Alot of songs in Drop D, some odd time signatures and plenty of room for creative bass lines...
  19. snail415

    Electronics for Progressive Metal

    All, I acquired a lefty MTD Kingston Heir 5 lefty. Great instrument out the gate, but want a very specific combination of preamp/pickups together to get a very compressed, yet well-voiced tone from the bass. It has an MM/J configuration, with 5 knobs. I intend to add mid selection and...
  20. E

    Amp for Live Looping?

    I'm looking to perform in small to medium sized rooms, such as coffee shops, art galleries, pubs, etc. I would like something somewhat portable and within a budget of about 300-500. The show is solo bass, with a looper. I've performed this material a bunch of times at open mic and have always...
  21. Wenzel Hause  96 Progressive Studies  Book
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    For sale Wenzel Hause 96 Progressive Studies Book

    In very good condition, no writings, markings, there is a small water mark on the cover. Not missing any pages. I couldn't find any information about this book online. Price includes shipping within U.S.
    $20.00
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    SOLD Wenzel Hause 96 Progressive Studies Book

    In very good condition, no writings, markings, there is a small water mark on the cover. Not missing any pages. I couldn't find any information about this book online. Price includes shipping within U.S.
  23. ChuckNation

    Need Help! Drop E Progressive Djent Project Tuning Issue 5 String

    I am playing in a project where the guitarist is playing an 8 string guitar (Agile) tuned in Drop E - EBEADGBE Now, I have two 5 string basses. An Ibanez White K5 Fieldy from Korn 5 string bass and I was able to tune it to EBEAD with the factory (blue) strings. And it does work but as you can...
  24. *ToNeS*

    Progressive jazz-metal about gay culture / issues

    I don't hear a lot if any, and I care, so I made some. (Everything by me. I've turned into a complete control freak in my older age. Except the sax. I used to smoke. I miss smoking a little bit when I'm out and drinking, hey) :bassist: x
  25. El Bobo

    Just tracked some Warr Guitar (touch Style) with my group (OMNI)

    My group, after a 9 year hiatus, got back together to work towards an EP. If you like King Crimson or melodic, progressive music you might Dig this. Here is the actual live tracking of the piece:
  26. Richland123

    Saga - Canadian Progressive Band calling it quits at end of 2017 after 40 years

    Saga - Canadian Progressive Band calling it quits at end of 2017 after 40 years After 40 years and 21 albums, Canadian progressive rock band Saga will break up at the end of the year. Front man Michael Sadler made the announcement by posting an image of the statement to his personal Twitter...
  27. J

    Bassist needed for Progressive Psychedelic Rock Band in LA/Inland Empire Area

    Our band is called The Illustrative Violet and we are based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. We've played various shows in Southern California the past 6 years and now we're soon releasing our first album. We need a bass player that is motivated and committed to playing shows and writing music with us...
  28. Coreymcd22

    Released Today: an all-bass album of ambient/progressive/mulit-genre music

    I'd like to share an album I just released on Bandcamp to my fellow bass nerds today. During down time from bands I recorded an album with just my bass, looper, and pedalboard as an experiment and ended up being quite pleased with the results. I'm interested in hearing some other opinions. I...
  29. Herrick

    Progressive Rock...That ROCKS

    I'm looking for Prog Rock that rocks hard or at least somewhat hard. Some of the prog bands I like are Yes, Dream Theater, Rush, some ELP, Pink Floyd, Tool. I listened to a few random tracks from bands on Invalid Link Removed but a lot of it sounded quite light. I'm a big Metal fan but I'm not...
  30. archisland

    Progressive Rock/Metal with an accordion

    Hi guys! Me and my band (Structural Disorder) released our brand new album last Monday on Spotify (and Thursday on the week before everywhere else, basically. There was a slight problem with the distribution. Anyway...) We play progressive rock/metal with an electric accordion as the main...
  31. bassjamn

    Progressive metal demo

    I've been in the woodshed since early last year with a new progressive metal band in SF. Check out our demo if your into metal-y type of music [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
  32. Luiz Mario

    Ibanez SR500 in action

    Hey guys! Here's a video of me playing with my Ibanez SR500. It's a very comfortable bass, with an amazing tone. In this video I'm playing an authorial song. Hope you guys enjoy it!