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Starting a Prog Rock Band

#81
amusicalperson said:
I know, I was just speaking from a Prog Rock standpoint. I think any of those basses you listed would work well for Prog Metal. I know your pain. I have lusted a long time for an Alembic with the sad realization that I won't be able to afford one of those bad boys for a long time.
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I don't care for an Alembic though. They're mostly pretty, but their sound is nothing that's particularly special to me. If I wanted a beautiful natural oil finished bass with distinctive sound, I would get a Warwick. Which I'm considering, but idk yet. Spector and a couple MTD Kingstons are calling me.
 
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#82
BlueAliceOasis said:
I don't care for an Alembic though. They're mostly pretty, but their sound is nothing that's particularly special to me. If I wanted a beautiful natural oil finished bass with distinctive sound, I would get a Warwick. Which I'm considering, but idk yet. Spector and a couple MTD Kingstons are calling me.
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I'm hard-headed and old-fasioned myself. Not there is anything wrong with Warwicks, Spectors, etc but I've never played any that I've liked. I like my Fender Jazz and my Ric. To each his own though! I agree with you about Alembics, I wanted one because of the beauty and craftsmanship behind them. Plus, a lot of my favorite players have played one over the years, that's always sure to cause GAS. :D
 
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amusicalperson said:
I'm hard-headed and old-fasioned myself. Not there is anything wrong with Warwicks, Spectors, etc but I've never played any that I've liked. I like my Fender Jazz and my Ric. To each his own though! I agree with you about Alembics, I wanted one because of the beauty and craftsmanship behind them. Plus, a lot of my favorite players have played one over the years, that's always sure to cause GAS. :D
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Let's cut to the chase for prog basses: Rickenbacker, Gibson Ripper, Fender Jazz (but seriously jazzed up), Guild Starfire, or an Alembic. (Note: occasional use of a fretless is a major plus if you can pull it off.)
 
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#88
BlueAliceOasis said:
im confuse.:confused::confused:
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I'm talking about Prog Metal. I want to hear it.

Something about the idea combining the operatic qualities of metal (and its Sturm und Drang) with the symphonic characteristics of prog appeals to me. In my mind it's like a meeting of Bach and Wagner. It'll either be a complete disaster - or the best thing since the mellotron.

I want to hear it!
 
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#89
40Hz said:
Let's cut to the chase for prog basses: Rickenbacker, Gibson Ripper, Fender Jazz (but seriously jazzed up), Guild Starfire, or an Alembic. (Note: occasional use of a fretless is a major plus if you can pull it off.)
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Heh, for Prog Rock, yeah. Which is not forgiving to my bank account. People don't even let go of their Rippers usually and what do you mean by seriously jazzed up? Do I send my Jazz bass away for 4 years to played by Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, then send it to Berkerley to study Jazz?
amusicalperson said:
I think Dream Theater would be considered Prog Metal.
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And Queensryche, Fates Warning, umm... Crimson Glory....
 
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#90
BlueAliceOasis said:
Heh, for Prog Rock, yeah. Which is not forgiving to my bank account. People don't even let go of their Rippers usually and what do you mean by seriously jazzed up? Do I send my Jazz bass away for 4 years to played by Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, then send it to Berkerley to study Jazz?
And Queensryche, Fates Warning, umm... Crimson Glory....
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I'm going to assume Jazzed up = hot rodded.
 
#92
40Hz said:
I'm talking about Prog Metal. I want to hear it.

Something about the idea combining the operatic qualities of metal (and its Sturm und Drang) with the symphonic characteristics of prog appeals to me. In my mind it's like a meeting of Bach and Wagner. It'll either be a complete disaster - or the best thing since the mellotron.

I want to hear it!
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But it's already a thing that exists. For about 30 years now.
 
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#94
40Hz said:
I'm talking about Prog Metal. I want to hear it.

Something about the idea combining the operatic qualities of metal (and its Sturm und Drang) with the symphonic characteristics of prog appeals to me. In my mind it's like a meeting of Bach and Wagner. It'll either be a complete disaster - or the best thing since the mellotron.

I want to hear it!
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Let's just hope Bach and Wagner are more friendly than Wagner and Brahms were.
 

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