Totally random but I recently watched this on Netflix, so awkward funny, it even had boring vampires.
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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
- Thread starter Korladis
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I started with your 6/6/6 recommendations then knocked highs to 5 while playing the Mexi-P. For the Chinabacker, it needs a low-end bump so I'm thinking 8/6/6.
I liked that in that movie he runs into the vampire who made him (seemingly by accident, just because he doesn't die) while walking home at night and they have that awkward "Oh hey...hi" stop and point/wave thing you give to social acquaintances you run into in public, but you don't really know well or remember their name. I felt like the theme of that movie was that becoming a vampire was his midlife crisis, but in the end nothing really changes and he's still the same weird guy with no future. He doesn't even seem to fully commit to the idea of being a vampire, because it's too much pressure.
I loved how he never talked serious to his bosses, and was a complete smart arse to them which didn't go well for him but was hilarious. I actually have to watch it again because we were watching it with company and I missed a lot. I loved people calling him Jerry Garcia and the dueling with words between him and his ex's new boyfriend.
Thanks for all the links to check out. The Vintage Caravan reminded me of old Spiritual Beggars (at least that one riff).
Back from practice. Now, that the drummer got his shvt squared away things go amazingly smooth. That Cloven Hoof fuzz sits great in the mix, the mid shift knob makes a world of difference.
Wrote a new song tonight (can you call a song something that is 15 minutes long and we can make it as long as we want to?
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Wrote a new song tonight (can you call a song something that is 15 minutes long and we can make it as long as we want to?
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Working has drastically reduced my input here.
I like rack mount gear for the standard width that should sit on any cab without overhang (except my 4x10 columns). The need to build a case or buy one is irritating though. I'm not buying a case until I get the ipr 2, the crown power amp is so big I do t want a rack that can fit it. I want as light and compact a setup I can.
I like rack mount gear for the standard width that should sit on any cab without overhang (except my 4x10 columns). The need to build a case or buy one is irritating though. I'm not buying a case until I get the ipr 2, the crown power amp is so big I do t want a rack that can fit it. I want as light and compact a setup I can.
So I think we decided what stuff we are using for out of town stuff. Guitar using 200 watt hovercraft into a 4-12 with the beta lead 2-12 combo. Annihilates all. I'll use the Peavey standard and 6-10 with the rack set and Yamaha 2-15. Tried this last night. It was mega loud. Turned on the other Carvins and good lord. Guitar player also using 2 crate 4-10 bass cabs. So now we each effectively have a guitar and bass rig.
Catapult's rigs are so underpowered by comparison.
30W, 50W tube and 100W SS for guitar, 180W for bass. :3
Dude, it's insano levels at this point. But I love every fvcking minute of it.
Insano Indeed. We use 4 100w Marshalls and 600w to both an 810 and 215 from a 4 pro. I can only imagine eyeballs vibrating if we turned up past noon. But then again... I don't have the rig to compete with the Marshalls cranked that far.
VEGAs scaled back a bit recently.
PVY Butcher 100W into massive fender 212 loaded with LAF Wizards. Supernova amp with PVY Standard guts into matching 212 cab and another 212. For guitar. And Id like to convince him to go down to one head, one cab for both stacks.
Vulcan into 218. Tuxedo into 1820. For bass.
All PVY backline and i love it.
PVY Butcher 100W into massive fender 212 loaded with LAF Wizards. Supernova amp with PVY Standard guts into matching 212 cab and another 212. For guitar. And Id like to convince him to go down to one head, one cab for both stacks.
Vulcan into 218. Tuxedo into 1820. For bass.
All PVY backline and i love it.
Just got the next round of mixes back. Holy moley.
So, any of you guys with tube heads that have effects loops - every try putting your mod or delay pedals in the loop?
The 2PRO has a tube OD, which probably sounds awesome, wondering it it's worth the trouble to run my mod and delay in the loop, but keep any extra dirt in front. I have more than enough cables to do it, but it would be an extra few minutes of set up.
Of course I'll try it and see when I get the heat, but curious as to youse guys' experience.
The 2PRO has a tube OD, which probably sounds awesome, wondering it it's worth the trouble to run my mod and delay in the loop, but keep any extra dirt in front. I have more than enough cables to do it, but it would be an extra few minutes of set up.
Of course I'll try it and see when I get the heat, but curious as to youse guys' experience.
So kind of on the retro sounds subject...
I while back I binged on Witchcraft and was bitching here about Legend where they drop the old school toanz.
@bassboysam (i think)gave that album the thumbs up.
So I ignored Witchcraft for a couple of months and finally gave Legend another listen with an open mind.
Really dig it this time. Writing is good, as is the performance. Love the vocals, the style doesn't get in the way of the song, which is a serious problem on the first album. I still prefer the instrument production on the early stuff. Love that round almost tictac bass tone.
So I suppose the question stands how does a band changing their sound affect your enthusiasm for them?
If some of these retrorock bands dropped the '70 affectations would they even be noticed?
I while back I binged on Witchcraft and was bitching here about Legend where they drop the old school toanz.
@bassboysam (i think)gave that album the thumbs up.
So I ignored Witchcraft for a couple of months and finally gave Legend another listen with an open mind.
Really dig it this time. Writing is good, as is the performance. Love the vocals, the style doesn't get in the way of the song, which is a serious problem on the first album. I still prefer the instrument production on the early stuff. Love that round almost tictac bass tone.
So I suppose the question stands how does a band changing their sound affect your enthusiasm for them?
If some of these retrorock bands dropped the '70 affectations would they even be noticed?
I ignored legend for a good year, wasn't too enamored of the Alchemist, Legend reviews weren't great, and Mangus fired the entire band and hired a new one.
I finally gave it a listen a few months back and actually thought it was pretty decent. I like it better than the Alchemist, at least.
As for dropping the 70s affectations - I think this would really separate the good from the bad. If the dudes from Vivunder or some similar retro-rock band got up on stage in normal clothes I think it would be obvious what a bore they were. When you lose that "OMG they look like they're from the 70s!" impresssion, there's not a whole lot left other than "OMG they sound like a poopy Graveyard".
Absolutely so part of me says, it's a tool for a musician to get a job, and I can support that.
Kinda like a cover band.
Musically neither is something I'm enthusiastic about but, goddamn I hate my day job.
I could put on some 70s garb and snag a paycheck in a heartbeat.
I'm not certain if these bands are serious or just "cashing in." (Not that I think anyone is actually making money, I'm just musing intent.)
Kinda like a cover band.
Musically neither is something I'm enthusiastic about but, goddamn I hate my day job.
I could put on some 70s garb and snag a paycheck in a heartbeat.
I'm not certain if these bands are serious or just "cashing in." (Not that I think anyone is actually making money, I'm just musing intent.)
yeah like pretty much everyone, i wasn't sold on Legend right away but after a few listens it is actually quite good. I do find the production a little disjointed. the bass and drums sounds don't really mesh with the guitars in my opinion but te songwritting is solid.
