Ripper Tone Questions

[bassman0902]

Hey Justin,

What are some songs that are good examples of the sound of your rippers? Do you ever track them direct or do you always run them through the B-15? Do you use them much live?

And, just for the record, thanks for so many great basslines. You are a legend already.

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Legend!!??!? Hardly! But thank you regardless...such kindness. I think I need another good ten great, notable records with good playing before we can say that.

I've used the Ripper on the Sara Bareilles record, but I don't remember which songs, maybe "Say You're Sorry"? Also, used it live w/ Ima Robot playing the song "Black Jettas", but don't know if there's you tube of that. Also live w/ Beck playing the song "Soldier Jane", and a few others. Recorded it a bunch, but I just don't remember when. That's the trouble w/ too many basses.

I sometimes do direct, but IMHO the Ripper enjoys going through a dirty amp.

Best,
JMJ

 

[bassman0902]

Thanks for the reply!

Thats a cool tone on "Say You're Sorry"! I'll have to check out the others, hopefully they are on YouTube. Been thinking about finding a Ripper for some cool "cranked SVT" rock tones, so it's nice to hear it likes the drive!