Hello, everyone!
I am 43 years old & have been playing music since 8th grade. Don't read music, don't play covers note for note, but I have consistently been told I have a great ear.
I recently became absolutely enamored by the bass guitar. On electric, I've always twanged even when fuzzing in keeping with my North Louisiana roots though the music down here in Lafayette is awesome & I am pleased to be consistently networking with successful & professional musicians.
My bass tone I want is different though, I am finding. I want that "One Life to Live" Manhattans tone.
Gear: Squier Bronco through a completely badass Fender Rumble (the 100 watt, sweet Jesus, rattle the windows.)
Strings: I had DR Black Beauties on there. But I just got some D'Addario flatwounds which will help. I also found that R. Baker, bass guy who tore it up with the Philly Sound, used masking tape around his strings. I want to do this except use electrical tape. The reason why, haha, is because I wear all black & my bass is black. If I switch to silver strings, I want the black for continuity. Besides a casual sweep through here let me know that others are doing it.
Right hand: I have a thick rubber one that I like. I really like to use my thumb for a round tone. But I'm going to get used to the index-middle finger thing whilst out on semester break.
Pickups: I want upgrade & am considering a Lace Sensor Red, but that might not get the washtubby tone I really want.
I used to ride motorcycles hardcore for years & would buy Harley Sportsters & customize them. Not only was this badass, but I ended up with an inexpensive platform that was just how I wanted it.
Advice on pickups, strings, capacitators would all be appreciated.
I look forward to hanging with all you guys & gals (so crushin' on Kim Deal, ha ha ha) when I am supposed to be at my dayjob.
Respects,
Dr. Dan.
I am 43 years old & have been playing music since 8th grade. Don't read music, don't play covers note for note, but I have consistently been told I have a great ear.
I recently became absolutely enamored by the bass guitar. On electric, I've always twanged even when fuzzing in keeping with my North Louisiana roots though the music down here in Lafayette is awesome & I am pleased to be consistently networking with successful & professional musicians.
My bass tone I want is different though, I am finding. I want that "One Life to Live" Manhattans tone.
Gear: Squier Bronco through a completely badass Fender Rumble (the 100 watt, sweet Jesus, rattle the windows.)
Strings: I had DR Black Beauties on there. But I just got some D'Addario flatwounds which will help. I also found that R. Baker, bass guy who tore it up with the Philly Sound, used masking tape around his strings. I want to do this except use electrical tape. The reason why, haha, is because I wear all black & my bass is black. If I switch to silver strings, I want the black for continuity. Besides a casual sweep through here let me know that others are doing it.
Right hand: I have a thick rubber one that I like. I really like to use my thumb for a round tone. But I'm going to get used to the index-middle finger thing whilst out on semester break.
Pickups: I want upgrade & am considering a Lace Sensor Red, but that might not get the washtubby tone I really want.
I used to ride motorcycles hardcore for years & would buy Harley Sportsters & customize them. Not only was this badass, but I ended up with an inexpensive platform that was just how I wanted it.
Advice on pickups, strings, capacitators would all be appreciated.
I look forward to hanging with all you guys & gals (so crushin' on Kim Deal, ha ha ha) when I am supposed to be at my dayjob.
Respects,
Dr. Dan.
