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Classic Hard Rock and Metal, anyone?

I love it, and my 12 year old son thinks all my music sounds “angry”. I grew up in the ‘70s, and will not tolerate the “hair bands” as I consider them, like Poison, Deff Lepard, etc. I currently am digging Mastodon, and getting back into older stuff circa “Master of Puppets” and the like. My music must be be HARD.
 
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For the folks attracted to this thread, what is your favorite bass and/or rig for this style? Who here tries to mimic a specific tone, and how do you do it?
I'm never trying to be nobody but me. Maybe once I get into it I might tweak the amp some. Mostly I grab the bass I feel like playing at that moment and go for it.
 
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This makes me feel sooo old!!!
I still remember a time when THERE WAS NO "Classic Rock"!! It was just Rock (or Hard Rock). I remember the time when Ozzy's music would scare people, instead of being used in commercials!

Regarding the rig, it would be your choice of Fender bass (With or without an added mudbucker) and an SVT amp.
Honorable mention for the Ric and Acoustic 360/361.
 
will not tolerate the “hair bands” as I consider them, like Poison, Deff Lepard, etc.
Well, I do like *some* hair bands. Some got unjustly labelled (Quiet Riot), while others fully embraced it (Warrant, Poison).
I find most hair bands, the late 80s equivalent to Katy Perry and Lady Gaga: Bubblegum Metal. Good for the masses, catchy as hell but, ultimately, with no substance...
 
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I mainly use this. I can cop some pretty heavy tones with it.
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