Looking for that "Punchy" Sound

[JamieIsOnline]

I can't thank you all enough for your advice. Everyone's been so helpful on this forum. I wish I could contribute more but I feel that I don't have enough experience to warrant a reputable opinion but thanks again all the same

 

[Greg Waldon]

Hi all, I need some help,

I'm trying to get quite a punchy, clear cut sound from my bass (I like being able to hear all the string picking) and I'm always using the more treble of my pickup (I use a Yamaha BB414 and Rockinbetter RG4003)

I'd ideally like it to sound similar to Pat Badger from Extreme
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I know I can't really replicate it exactly but what can I do to my eq on my amp to get it closer to that I have a Carlsbro 150W stingray head

Cheers
Jamie

He does have an awesome tone. Plus he is a heck of a player.

 

[Nephilymbass]

Hi all, I need some help,

I'm trying to get quite a punchy, clear cut sound from my bass (I like being able to hear all the string picking) and I'm always using the more treble of my pickup (I use a Yamaha BB414 and Rockinbetter RG4003)

I'd ideally like it to sound similar to Pat Badger from Extreme
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I know I can't really replicate it exactly but what can I do to my eq on my amp to get it closer to that I have a Carlsbro 150W stingray head

Cheers
Jamie

I recently switched preamps and started using the Avalon u5.i honestly had no idea that level of clarity was possible. I can hear the tiniest details.

 

[Lammchop93]

Genzler MG212. I had a Mesa powerhouse 212 before, and it was too harsh sounding. Sold it and got the Genzler. So much low end punch!!! Best cab I've ever owned

 

[GreyBeard]

I get that sound with a PF500 -> Sunn Sorado w 2x15 EVM-B's. But, a lot of it has to do with my StingRay5H

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Absolute 100% myth. Sorry.

@JimmyM 's right about @CL400Peavey being right!

 

[Sparky Mark]

I had a carlsbro stingray head 40 years ago! I don't think it was a particularly good amp back then and you could do so much better for not much money nowadays. However a good tone is not achieved by replacing strings, guitar, cables, amp or speakers in isolation; and your playing technique is crucial. A cheapo behringer BDI 21 pedal is a fantastic entry to Sansamp type sound shaping; putting one in front of the stingray might liven up what I remember as being a very lacklustre head. I wouldn't go spending a fortune on speakers until you are happier with your tone. A good speaker will simply allow you to play your sound louder hopefully without loads of coloration.

 

[rodl2005]

I wonder if he's got his sound. ..5 yrs later?