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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

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CRich0205 said:
Clutch was a big start for me. Took me a minute to get into. Not super heavy now but they started me looking for more underground bands that aren’t huge.

I’m big on mastodon, elder, witchcraft, sleep,

so more heavy psych for sure for me. I’m just not bummed out enough all the time to listen to doom. It’s cool in doses but I have a real deep love for white boy reggae a la sublime, ballyhoo and stuff like that. 311 is my absolute favorite band ever so I’m pretty all over.
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How did I forget Mastodon? I'm a big fan, though I admit some of their albums don't do it for me, but I love the hunter.

Not sure about anyone else, but I noticed a trend with this end of the heavies: not a ton of snobs or that type of attitude. A lot of people and bands I've talked with seem to be influenced and like lots if not most all music genres (outside of talentless pop). Have I been lucky, or has anyone else experienced the same?

There is a little bit of good pop, but I'll leave that at that.
 
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Novarocker said:
How did I forget Mastodon? I'm a big fan, though I admit some of their albums don't do it for me, but I love the hunter.

Not sure about anyone else, but I noticed a trend with this end of the heavies: not a ton of snobs or that type of attitude. A lot of people and bands I've talked with seem to be influenced and like lots if not most all music genres (outside of talentless pop). Have I been lucky, or has anyone else experienced the same?

There is a little bit of good pop, but I'll leave that at that.
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I really like proggy less heavy mastodon. I’ll 2 step to some pretty bad country and I’m listening to juiceWRLD right now. Finding some appreciation for lots of music even if it’s not my favorite is something I enjoy. A cool lick or tone I’ve never thought of can be really cool in a different context at band practice.
 
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Mastodon are incredible. the hunter and once more round the sun were mediocre but the rest of their catalogue is great. i've really grown to appreciate their music over the years. i also like how they don't take themselves too seriously and they really are just a bunch of guys making music together. the way they interact with each other, the media and the public reminds me a lot of Rush.
 
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So I've been trying to parse this thread, but there is a ton of info here. I've been listening to stoner/doom for a few years, but I've never tried to duplicate the sounds on my own rig. Obviously there is a huge factor of cranked SVTs and multiple 810 fridges that I cannot duplicate with my D-800 head and pair of 210 GK cabs. But where would I look in the way of pedals to get close? Seems like some (many?) people stack an OD with a fuzz, which sounds interesting to me. I'm looking at the TAFM, Eau Claire Thunder, Deluxe Bass Big Muff for fuzz, as well as a B3K and ODB-3 for OD. The B3K is appealing since I like other metal styles as well. What other pedals should I consider? Price isn't much of a factor, I prefer to buy used if at all possible. I don't care for hunting for 10-year old discontinued unicorns though. Thanks in advance.
 
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46and2 said:
So I've been trying to parse this thread, but there is a ton of info here. I've been listening to stoner/doom for a few years, but I've never tried to duplicate the sounds on my own rig. Obviously there is a huge factor of cranked SVTs and multiple 810 fridges that I cannot duplicate with my D-800 head and pair of 210 GK cabs. But where would I look in the way of pedals to get close? Seems like some (many?) people stack an OD with a fuzz, which sounds interesting to me. I'm looking at the TAFM, Eau Claire Thunder, Deluxe Bass Big Muff for fuzz, as well as a B3K and ODB-3 for OD. The B3K is appealing since I like other metal styles as well. What other pedals should I consider? Price isn't much of a factor, I prefer to buy used if at all possible. I don't care for hunting for 10-year old discontinued unicorns though. Thanks in advance.
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The TAFM is pretty great. For an OD, I'd suggest the Darkglass VMT or Vintage Deluxe, they're pretty amazing sounding and great for more vintage-inspired doom sounds. Fuzz-wise, I wasn't super into the Deluxe Bass Big Muff; if you're going to go EHX at all, go with the Deluxe Sovtek Big Muff. Or you could go boutique and use a Fuzzrocious Heliotropic, Lone Wolf Iron Fist, or Abominable Electronics Hail Satan Deluxe. Those are all awesome pedals, my personal favorite atm is the Heliotropic.
 
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bassboysam said:
Mastodon are incredible. the hunter and once more round the sun were mediocre but the rest of their catalogue is great. i've really grown to appreciate their music over the years. i also like how they don't take themselves too seriously and they really are just a bunch of guys making music together. the way they interact with each other, the media and the public reminds me a lot of Rush.
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That's so true, couldn't think of a better way to make music. Their ads for Orange are hilarious! I admit I was a huge fan of their real early stuff, but haven't listened all the way through any of their later albums, just bits and pieces. Probably need to sit down and listen through em.

Good to know it can grow on ya, I don't think I ever gave it much of a chance.
 
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CRich0205 said:
Clutch was a big start for me. Took me a minute to get into. Not super heavy now but they started me looking for more underground bands that aren’t huge.

I’m big on mastodon, elder, witchcraft, sleep,

so more heavy psych for sure for me. I’m just not bummed out enough all the time to listen to doom. It’s cool in doses but I have a real deep love for white boy reggae a la sublime, ballyhoo and stuff like that. 311 is my absolute favorite band ever so I’m pretty all over.
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The first 3 Witchcraft albums are great!
 
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Novarocker said:
That's so true, couldn't think of a better way to make music. Their ads for Orange are hilarious! I admit I was a huge fan of their real early stuff, but haven't listened all the way through any of their later albums, just bits and pieces. Probably need to sit down and listen through em.

Good to know it can grow on ya, I don't think I ever gave it much of a chance.
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Emperor of Sand and Crack the Skye are awesome pieces of work. grab a set of headphones and sit back.

probably my 2 favorites followed by Leviathan and Blood Mountain.

Also ACold Dark Place EP has some good stuff.
 
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46and2 said:
So I've been trying to parse this thread, but there is a ton of info here. I've been listening to stoner/doom for a few years, but I've never tried to duplicate the sounds on my own rig. Obviously there is a huge factor of cranked SVTs and multiple 810 fridges that I cannot duplicate with my D-800 head and pair of 210 GK cabs. But where would I look in the way of pedals to get close? Seems like some (many?) people stack an OD with a fuzz, which sounds interesting to me. I'm looking at the TAFM, Eau Claire Thunder, Deluxe Bass Big Muff for fuzz, as well as a B3K and ODB-3 for OD. The B3K is appealing since I like other metal styles as well. What other pedals should I consider? Price isn't much of a factor, I prefer to buy used if at all possible. I don't care for hunting for 10-year old discontinued unicorns though. Thanks in advance.
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turn down the treble and emphasize the low mids if you can. that's the general starting point but you will hear a very wide range of tones in the genre because there is a wide range of bands. if you have specific examples of tones that you like i'm sure you can get some good advice on how to get there.
 
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bassboysam said:
turn down the treble and emphasize the low mids if you can. that's the general starting point but you will hear a very wide range of tones in the genre because there is a wide range of bands. if you have specific examples of tones that you like i'm sure you can get some good advice on how to get there.
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Pallbearer and Monolord are at the top of my list right now. Thanks!
 

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