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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
- Thread starter Korladis
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I think you will enjoy learning these songs, this band tunes in C. The band is a mix of stoner and post hardcore
Binge on some classic Sabbath, my dude. The entire Paranoid album is full of great, great bass parts.
So today I'm kicking myself a bit for not buying a second bundle of DOD pedals at the insane price they had it listed at over the last week. Still comes out to about $57 a pedal though right now, which is still a great deal. I've already flipped a few in 1 week for more than I thought I'd get. I'll end up paying about $30 for the 3 pedals I'm likely to keep. Can't complain about that.
My mind on compressors just did a 180 though. Had a chance to crank the volume at home today. I've only used a compressor a few times before. I understand sonically what they do and how. Did a bunch of reading, but still every time I just lose attack and don't like the feel of it. I prefer having control over my dynamics and volume. I love tube compression, compressed fuzzes and dirt, just not comps.
I know I wanted to try the 280 reissue just to give comps another try. I know they're useful for recording so it wouldn't hurt to have around.
Anyway so I plug her in, crank up, and pretty quick I got a wide variety compression levels from squish to barely there. I've always dug that squishy sound for some styles, but hated it whenever I tried it. This one though was so damn good I didn't even want to stop. Tonally I don't think there's much coloration with the circuit.
But it got even better with some "typical" uses. What I really noticed was what I've read about but never heard previously. The timbre of soft playing is what comes through even the volume is pushed. Really digging in doesn't let as much harmonics through, probably my only big complaint. String to string volume is now spot on and even, even though one of my strings is dying earlier than the rest.
What really blew me away was how much punch and attack there was. Zero loss, maybe even gained some. That's the main reasons comps normally only last a few minutes with me, they kill my attack. So yeah whatever it is that DOD did differently with their circuit, I dig it.
TLDR, I now like comps. Won't be always on, but it can come in handy.
My mind on compressors just did a 180 though. Had a chance to crank the volume at home today. I've only used a compressor a few times before. I understand sonically what they do and how. Did a bunch of reading, but still every time I just lose attack and don't like the feel of it. I prefer having control over my dynamics and volume. I love tube compression, compressed fuzzes and dirt, just not comps.
I know I wanted to try the 280 reissue just to give comps another try. I know they're useful for recording so it wouldn't hurt to have around.
Anyway so I plug her in, crank up, and pretty quick I got a wide variety compression levels from squish to barely there. I've always dug that squishy sound for some styles, but hated it whenever I tried it. This one though was so damn good I didn't even want to stop. Tonally I don't think there's much coloration with the circuit.
But it got even better with some "typical" uses. What I really noticed was what I've read about but never heard previously. The timbre of soft playing is what comes through even the volume is pushed. Really digging in doesn't let as much harmonics through, probably my only big complaint. String to string volume is now spot on and even, even though one of my strings is dying earlier than the rest.
What really blew me away was how much punch and attack there was. Zero loss, maybe even gained some. That's the main reasons comps normally only last a few minutes with me, they kill my attack. So yeah whatever it is that DOD did differently with their circuit, I dig it.
TLDR, I now like comps. Won't be always on, but it can come in handy.
I contemplated the deal, but already have half the pedals. Was interested in the comp, too. I love my old Milk Box. Tried to find a boutique clone or something a few times. Adds just the right amount of treble to my flats and even some things out a bit. Nothing drastic, but great for my needs.
Did y’all see the Duality fuzz is on sale at Sweetwater for $99? I got one in today. I think the sale is the rest of the week.
Maybe check out this guy's channel: Beholden To The Riff
I'm interested in answers to your question as well, though.
His channel is good, seems like a rad guy, we follow him on Instagram.
My 2 cents is to learn iconic riffs you like and don't necessarily learn whole tunes. Examples might be stuff like NIB, Dragonaut, Funeralopolis, etc.
I'd alao suggest learning something above your comfort zone. When I started out on bass, I came from guitar, but I learned a few Iron Maiden tunes. Definately took a lot of work to get the plucking hand up to snuff.
I did what br1qbat did, so glad I learned the riffs I did, helped me out a ton.
Yeah I had a few of em already which made flipping some easy to justify. The boost was the real reason I got it, but I did want to try the comp and gunslinger.
The boost is exactly what I was looking for, basically a boost with essentially a passive tone control. Rolling off the highs make an octave up sound way closer to a guitar. If I ever decide to get rid of the comp I'll let you know. I've been on the fence for trying the fx one. Have yet to try the gunslinger.
Great find! No, but I saw the conquistador though. Been real tough to resist buying it. Gotta save the funds to build my guitar & bass vi prototypes. Oh and the CNC I'm trying to save for, not to mention better tools.
Yeah I had a few of em already which made flipping some easy to justify. The boost was the real reason I got it, but I did want to try the comp and gunslinger.
The boost is exactly what I was looking for, basically a boost with essentially a passive tone control. Rolling off the highs make an octave up sound way closer to a guitar. If I ever decide to get rid of the comp I'll let you know. I've been on the fence for trying the fx one. Have yet to try the gunslinger.
Great find! No, but I saw the conquistador though. Been real tough to resist buying it. Gotta save the funds to build my guitar & bass vi prototypes. Oh and the CNC I'm trying to save for, not to mention better tools.
The BiFET is my favorite clean boost. Love the tilt EQ feature. Really helps get a great tone to stand out just a bit during certain parts. I have a couple from the FX series and the newest version. The Gunslinger sounded like my old Dunwich stuff to me. I think it was the Volt Thrower, but maybe the ODB. Either way, neither of those made the cut, but I think the Gunslinger is solid and is on my small board for bass doing distortion duty. I have another on guitar for Iommi-esque distortion tones. A great dirt box that is affordable and hangs with much more expensive stuff.
That sums up what I've heard about it. I like the Boneshaker as more of an EQ pedal. I don't have much for distortion on bass, mostly OD and fuzz. But having extra flavors of dirt is always a good thing. I might flip it and buy a used one to make a quick buck, but at the price I paid it may be pointless.
10000 years by high on fire has a killer bass line.
Dragonaut by sleep.
Bull by weedeater is fun
Funeralopolis by Electric Wizard
Seer by Witch
Just some classic good bass riffs.
What’s everyone’s take on the eq section of the Boneshaker? I’m sure I’ll revisit it again, but I remember thinking that it didn’t function in the semi parametric fashion I expected. I remember an “Ah ha!” moment when it seemed as though it was +/- lo/mid/hi and +/- dirt. Then I decided it was too noisy with my Fairfield Accountant and put it on the shelf. Or maybe it’s loaned out.
I fooled with one a bit and bounced off of it. I’d like to give it another try sometime, but I gave mine to my niece and she won’t give it back. Evidently it’s pretty great on guitar.
What was everyone's favorite stoner/doom album released in 2019?
I didn't really come across one that really knocked it out of the park for me. Maybe I missed something.
I didn't really come across one that really knocked it out of the park for me. Maybe I missed something.
