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  1. andare
    Thread

    Getting that gritty Nick Campbell tone

    How does one get the type of grit that Nick Campbell gets with both his Musicmaster at 5:03 and his P bass at 6:32? [MEDIA] To me it sounds like...
    Thread by: andare, Mar 31, 2021, 20 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  2. Aras
    Thread

    Any part of the circle affecting your tone a lot

    Recently i've made an experiment. I have EMG GZR set. PJ set. It is lovely sounding passive set. But it became interesting for me how it will...
    Thread by: Aras, Mar 24, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  3. epikdieci
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    MEC passive soapbars on Ibanez EHB 1005 ms

    I am really unhappy how the Bartolini's sound on my Ibanez and I was looking around for some new pickups. I have always looked for a...
    Thread by: epikdieci, Mar 12, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  4. Evil_Druid
    Thread

    Ring Modulation

    Call me crazy but I think ring mods are the real secret tone sauce involved to make an amp sound more “3-D”. The reason a bell sounds three...
    Thread by: Evil_Druid, Mar 2, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  5. PennyroyalWe
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    How to get this crunchy punchy tone?

    I’m chasing this p bass w/flats tone, and can’t seem to coax it. I’m thinking it’s got to be a technique, set up, or a strings thing? I’m after...
    Thread by: PennyroyalWe, Feb 24, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  6. Jose Luis RM
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    How do i get a good Muse tone with a Zoom b1 four?

    this is the tone that i have for muse songs but idk i dont like it a lot Ba Octave (for a few songs) Oct:100 Lo:0 Hi:0 Dry:72 NYC Muff SUSTN:63...
    Thread by: Jose Luis RM, Feb 14, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  7. NoiseNinja
    Thread

    Consequences of light vs. heavy wood on basses made of the same wood types and of the same design?

    Is there any consensus on what consequences weight has on the tone of a bass, like if one was to compare two basses of the same design and build...
    Thread by: NoiseNinja, Feb 13, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  8. StanM42
    Thread

    Bright, punchy picked P Bass tone

    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...
    Thread by: StanM42, Feb 12, 2021, 47 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  9. rickwolff
    Thread

    A New Clue to finding the Magic Sound

    I've been wondering why I can't get a recorded sound that is (close to) as good as the commercial recordings. It couldn't be MOI, could it????...
    Thread by: rickwolff, Feb 9, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Accessories [DB]
  10. jeffnesham
    Thread

    Need a 5-string bass - maple or rosewood fretboard?

    Hi so I joined a country band and a lot of the material requires a 5 string which I don’t have and am In The market for one. I’m settled on a...
    Thread by: jeffnesham, Feb 9, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  11. NoiseNinja
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    How to wire just a single tone pot, nothing else (no volume, just 1 single tone pot)?

    How would I go about doing this, and would it be possible without having to re-solder and rewire the P pickup that is currently installed in my...
    Thread by: NoiseNinja, Feb 7, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  12. RadioMasterDude
    Thread

    Suggestions for PJ Bass with flatwounds

    I did a quick search and couldn't find any answers on this specific topic, so I'm posting a thread. I've had a passive Fender PJ Bass for a few...
    Thread by: RadioMasterDude, Jan 25, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  13. Swampish
    Thread

    Sledgehammer Effect on a Zoom B3

    Hey All, With the pandemic, I've been doing a lot of remote recording with our band, since we can't get together and we're going to start playing...
    Thread by: Swampish, Jan 23, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  14. Slidlow
    Thread

    For Sale Vintage NOS 0.050 uF Capacitors Pre CBS and CBS Fender Bass

    I have a few of these vintage NOS (i.e. unused) 0.050 uF ceramic capacitors as used on vintage Fender basses. $20 USD each mailed in US and...
    Thread by: Slidlow, Jan 17, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  15. Clemouze
    Thread

    All my basses in my album, tone differences ?

    Salut all, I wanted to use almost all of my basses in my album Gazillian Project (just because I can). Everything was done by me on this album,...
    Thread by: Clemouze, Jan 10, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  16. tb-player
    Thread

    Double-bass tone... What are you looking for?

    There are a large variety of players on this forum playing DB in a large variety of scenarios. I'm curious... what tone are you looking for out of...
    Thread by: tb-player, Jan 9, 2021, 22 replies, in forum: Basses [DB]
  17. wmannerland
    Thread

    Tone adjustment Tailpiece

    Hi. I came across this video where he talks about adjusting the tone of the bass, by adjusting the tailpiece cable. Have you tried it? He speaks...
    Thread by: wmannerland, Jan 8, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  18. Pherbie
    Thread

    Sonic Farm Tantra

    Hey guys! I play bass in a band and work as an producer and engineer in a studio in Vancouver, BC, which happens to be home to a company called...
    Thread by: Pherbie, Dec 13, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  19. bassvirtuoso
    Thread

    SOLD CCP Valve Caster

    CCP Valve Caster You know it, you want it. Built by a TB legend under the CCP brand name. This is the V1 version of the pedal. T00BZ. Has Velcro...
    Thread by: bassvirtuoso, Dec 6, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Effects and Pedals
  20. Thom Fioriglio
    Thread

    Silk thread runs over the bridge saddle. Problem?

    Hey all. I just got a Fender Road Worn 50s bass this week and put on a set of Fender 9050L flatwound strings. This is my first experience with...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Dec 4, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  21. RedPerkele
    Thread

    How to Replicate "Big" Sound at a Low Volume (e.g. w/ Headphones)?

    I am a beginner bass player (well, not clueless, but I'd rather be humble). I fully understand that getting stellar sound, like what we hear in...
    Thread by: RedPerkele, Nov 24, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  22. Reedt2000
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    Dead strings suck... unless you have em on a G&L?!?!

    Ok, back story: I hate dead strings, always have. I know some players love em, Jameson never changed his, and that's cool, just never been my...
    Thread by: Reedt2000, Nov 23, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  23. TheLowDown33
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    SOLD Aguilar Tone Hammer DI

    Wonderful pedal in excellent condition. Signs of wear but functions perfectly. It's a talkbass favorite for a reason, I just no longer need it....
    Thread by: TheLowDown33, Nov 13, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Effects and Pedals
  24. Rodrigo Venegas
    Thread

    Question about different amps and their tones

    Hi all. First post, real newbie here both gear-wise and playing-experience-wise. My question is about different brand-model amps and their...
    Thread by: Rodrigo Venegas, Nov 12, 2020, 39 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  25. EmaTheMirror
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    Jaco's tone for those who saw him LIVE or met him

    Due to chronological reasons, in the mid 80s I was too young to even know about 4 strings on a neck, let alone know of him. This is why I'm...
    Thread by: EmaTheMirror, Nov 10, 2020, 77 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  26. Kyuuga
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    Finally happy with my recorded tone!

    I know how hard it is to listen back to your recordings, especially after they're mixed, and feeling really happy with how you're sounding -...
    Thread by: Kyuuga, Oct 28, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  27. Claymore
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    Why isn't poplar more popUlar?...

    This question is directed at people who believe (like myself) that body wood affects tone. Not trying to feed into that ongoing debate over...
    Thread by: Claymore, Oct 23, 2020, 100 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  28. Lenny JG
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    Adding Tone Pots

    I have a volume pot and a stacked (concentric) bass/treble pot. So two holes. I want to upgrade and the preamp I'm looking at has a 3 band eq that...
    Thread by: Lenny JG, Oct 13, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  29. WILLMAN
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    Finding A Tube Driven Pedal To Help SS Amp Tone

    Hi All! I am looking for a pedal that uses a tube to help color my Solid State amp tone a little better. I was in a store trying out fuzz pedals...
    Thread by: WILLMAN, Oct 10, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  30. EmaTheMirror
    Thread

    Thoughts on thru-body vs bridge stringing on same bass

    This is something borderline between this section and the hardware one. I chose to post here as I wanted to focus on the effects on the whole...
    Thread by: EmaTheMirror, Oct 7, 2020, 68 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  31. OZ4DE
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    Looking for bass buying advice!

    I'm looking to find a bass that I can record and achieve the bass tone in this video: [MEDIA] The bassist in the video seems to be playing some...
    Thread by: OZ4DE, Sep 6, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  32. Clemouze
    Thread

    Do I play guitar and mix like a bass player ?

    Salut all Out of curiosity : Do I play guitar like a bass player ? Do I mix the song like a bass player ? Do I play bass like a guitar player ?!...
    Thread by: Clemouze, Aug 29, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  33. GodPlayedBass
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    "I ChAnGe My StRiNgS OnCe A YeAr"

    I could not resist :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: [ATTACH]
    Thread by: GodPlayedBass, Aug 29, 2020, 66 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  34. Kyuuga
    Thread

    Modern Rock pick tone using a EBMM Stingray - too harsh or fits well in the song?

    So, my band headed to the studio a couple of months ago to record some new music. One of them was this highly-energetic, bass-driven...
    Thread by: Kyuuga, Aug 27, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  35. chunami
    Thread

    Clay gober

    So after listening to polyphia I really liked the tone of Clay gober's bass. Anybody know how to get a similar tone to him?
    Thread by: chunami, Aug 23, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  36. Morleywah
    Thread

    Identify Rob Trujillo's bass

    Robert Trujillo is using this cool looking bass whilst recording death magnetic and it sounds really good. Anyone know what brand/model this is?
    Thread by: Morleywah, Aug 21, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  37. Ornbass
    Thread

    Help with a Preamp/DI/coloring my tone

    Hey all, I recently had to scale down my amp setup from an old acoustic 220 (which I loved) to a trace elliot ELF combo. This was all due to some...
    Thread by: Ornbass, Aug 18, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  38. UM300 aka MZ
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    Have you ever tried an acoustic bass with thicker strings?

    Regular acoustic bass strings sets are sold in the same size as electric bass strings sets, (45, 65, 80, 100). In other hand, acoustic guitar...
    Thread by: UM300 aka MZ, Aug 16, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  39. kellikumiko
    Thread

    darker tone

    Hey everyone, I just picked up a Tagima TW-66, which I'm loving a lot so far, but the tone is a bit bright for my liking. So far I've been...
    Thread by: kellikumiko, Aug 12, 2020, 33 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  40. JKessell
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    Replacing high mass G&L bridge for more woody tone

    I’ve seen a few people on here suggest high mass bridges produce a more metallic tone and lower mass produces a more woody tone. Would be...
    Thread by: JKessell, Aug 10, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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