I know a recording with the tone I want. Anyone know what kind of Fender bass Berry was using on the live album Allman Brothers at the Filmore? There are some cool sounds coming from that bass, especially on the song "In Mem...Elizabeth Reed". That's the tone im looking for. Thanks TB.
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Berry Oakley
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Great song, I thought he was Precision Bass player. Sounds like flatwounds.
An overwhelming majority of classic rock, blues and R&B songs were recorded with a P Bass and flatwounds.
An overwhelming majority of classic rock, blues and R&B songs were recorded with a P Bass and flatwounds.
I stand corrected. According to Wikipedia: "Oakley's bass guitar, nicknamed "The Biker Boy", was a Fender Jazz Bass with a Hagström pickup." Good luck with the pickup. I love Oakley's sound and playing.
He used the "tractor bass." A modified jazz bass with a Guild humbucker installed in the neck position. His amp head was a Fender PS400. I don't know what cabs he used live though I'm sure plenty of BO fans will chime in shortly with more info.
I admire his tone and playing style also.
I admire his tone and playing style also.
Yep, make yourself a "Tractor" bass.
Big Dave's Replica
Burst Tractor
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5809643&postcount=9
You can use a Dark Star pickup instead of a Hagstrom. I've been wanting one myself.
Big Dave's Replica
Burst Tractor
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5809643&postcount=9
You can use a Dark Star pickup instead of a Hagstrom. I've been wanting one myself.
These guys have made at least one. Invalid Link Removed
I can't find the picture on their site anymore, but I know they had one.
Regarding Cabs, I believe he used Sunn 2x15, but that might be hearsay. I also thought he used Sunn 2000s, but maybe not.
I can say that I saw the original Allman Brothers - with Duane and Berry - way back when. That was a great band. And he was great bassist!! Listen to those first two Allman Brothers albums sometime plus the Fillmore one - absolutely great stuff! Great songs, great playing!!!
Yes Berry Oakley always seemed to play with a pick and I believe he usually used a Fender Jazz bass. I saw them in a large hall. He had this gigantic stack of speaker cabinets when I saw them. Back then the PA's were not that good and so bands used stacks of equipment. I have no idea of the brand of cabinets or amp he used.
Just my two cents and ... thanks for bringing back a cool memory. I've also seen Duane and Berry's graves in the cemetary in Macon, Georgia.
Dave
Yes Berry Oakley always seemed to play with a pick and I believe he usually used a Fender Jazz bass. I saw them in a large hall. He had this gigantic stack of speaker cabinets when I saw them. Back then the PA's were not that good and so bands used stacks of equipment. I have no idea of the brand of cabinets or amp he used.
Just my two cents and ... thanks for bringing back a cool memory. I've also seen Duane and Berry's graves in the cemetary in Macon, Georgia.
Dave
