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Reggae roots, and a Rickenbacker

#21
Chico16 said:
WOW man just WOW. New fan here BTW! I had a different definition of roots reggae, but it was an awesome song. Really digged your tone too! Looks like EB Cobalts are my next string purchase :D loved the back up vocalist's energy as well lol rock on brother!
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Thanks mang! Yeah, this isn't the most strictly traditional roots reggae, but it was at least trying to cop that feel! Definitely try the Cobalts; this wasn't really their natural element (and they were more than a little worn in!), but they can warm up nicely when needed. Their bite though is way nicer sounding (IMHO) than stainless steels

Chico16 said:
I've got a question if you don't mind. I've been trying to train my ear, and to me it sounds like the song is in C and E, but it LOOKS like the song is C and D (based on the guitarist and keyboardist) Help a reggae fusion brother out? :/
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Not so far off! The verse is Cmaj7 and Dm. The chorus/B section is Am7 and D diminished.
 
#22
sloppy_phil said:
Well listen, I absolutely appreciate the kind words! We've been working hard, and it's finally getting to a point where I'm consistently satisfied with our sound.

I think doing something like de-fretting the Ibanez would be sweet! I'd love to have a fretless at some point, but it is *so* not in the budget right now. Just bought a new cabinet for gigging, which was a pretty serious priority. But alas, no new gear-purchases for a while!
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No problem, keep up the good work!

Yeah, I'm almost convinced about defretting that bass, but like you I need a new amp/ cabinet a lot more right now. My crappy 10w Ibanez combo doesn't do it for me anymore. I kinda need something more professional.
 
#23
carlthegroover said:
No problem, keep up the good work!

Yeah, I'm almost convinced about defretting that bass, but like you I need a new amp/ cabinet a lot more right now. My crappy 10w Ibanez combo doesn't do it for me anymore. I kinda need something more professional.
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If you're gonna be doing gigs with any regularity, a good amp is arguably more important than even the bass you're playing!
 

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