Is this thread a safe place for me to express how completely baffled I am by the whole idea of "relic"-ing a bass? Isn't this the same thing as kids who rub their skateboard back and forth on something in order to make it look like they've been doing tons of boardslides? Back when I skated (before I got all old and frail) we called those kids posers.
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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
- Thread starter Korladis
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Pretty much. Though to be fair to the relicing crowd most of them are doing it literally to put on a show. Paid to pose.
Good point. I hadn't considered that. Part of being a performer I guess.
He did sound like a chicken! They were pretty decent live but those records were tough to listen to. Haha.
I am the exact same way about vocals. I've been trying to get more used to it and there are some screamers and growlers that I can get behind but it's still tough for some. I've been trying to figure out if there's any sort of rhyme or reason to why I just like some of those vocals and why I just don't. Perhaps there's an entry level and I need to listen more so I can grow more accustomed? idk
Have you seen them live? I think Mikes vocal performance is super powerful. At Metal & Beer LA last year, I nearly cried... and I was not the only one. Had a weak in the knees moment at the Bluebird show too. Neither of his distinctive styles are in anyway standard or familiar, but I just think they're both so interesting, and, again, incredible live. Also, he sings differently since his illness, and better, I think.
Anyway, I get that sometimes it just isn't a fit. There are a lot of vocalists that people love that I don't understand.
I'm with you on most black metal vocals. There is a certain "puke-y" sound to so much of it, and it makes me insane. Our guitar player does some heavy vocal parts, he uses that vomiting style often and it irritates me... to say the least. But the other guys seem fine with it, so it stays.
Ever hear of Caninus? Dog vocalists.
Also, my amp hum is now gone. Just moved my board two feet to the right. Dumbest, easiest fix ever... Let’s hope it lasts!
That was my thought exactly, but I'm holding off the frailness in hopes of getting back on the board soon. IDK, I'm not opposed to buying a relic, but doing it to a guitar itself just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
The flea jazz and the jmj mustang are two basses that are at the top of the list of ones I want. Both feel unbelievably comfortable to play. Granted really it's just the worn in neck I like. Could care less about the rest of the look.
My thoughts if someone wanted a relic were always just go without using it's case for a year or two and never clean it or wipe it down. Hell even be a little rough with it. That'll get it there quick.
Thought you all would dig this. No big time classic, but an older Peavey nonetheless. Finishing up the head cabinet, everything's done but to match the paint on the grill.
Thinking about making the empty space a storage spot with the grill rotating out. Project I started like 15 years back when the cab got busted. The metal was surprisingly easy to bend with a hammer.
Not sure if I want to paint it, it's got a lot of character and pretty beat up. Great sound, though only 75w.
Thinking about making the empty space a storage spot with the grill rotating out. Project I started like 15 years back when the cab got busted. The metal was surprisingly easy to bend with a hammer.
Not sure if I want to paint it, it's got a lot of character and pretty beat up. Great sound, though only 75w.
Ohhhhh, that looks awesome! Want to do my TKO next?
i'm also trying really really hard to not buy a guitar. I've never really had one or bothered to learn anything on em. But. I currently have a fender lead iii in my sweetwater cart and. AHHHHHH.
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nvm, I pulled the trigger on it.
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I was listen to Cluster 2-3 days ago!!!
Coincidence? I think not
Saw them live before. Killer band. Frontman is funny as hell. And yeah, he can pull those vocals off live too.
New Elder album out today. Not 100% sure I like the even cleaner vocals. But the instrumental chemistry this band has is astounding. Ordered the vinyl.
Also, got the Broughton always on HPF the other day. Wow, makes a huge difference with the Gibson EB-0. The thing actually 'cuts' in the mix now. Great way to spend $70.
@rutrho, I couldn't even imagine the shipping charges for that both ways! Hahaha That would be a fun project. Can I stencil in choad hammer?
A new pedalboard is next, got some nice pine and wire pulls for <$15 then $30 for 18x36" sheet (pictured is a 12x24). Man I need to finish that bass vi...
I heard that fender released a bunch of super strats, never saw them before though. They look rad!
A new pedalboard is next, got some nice pine and wire pulls for <$15 then $30 for 18x36" sheet (pictured is a 12x24). Man I need to finish that bass vi...
I heard that fender released a bunch of super strats, never saw them before though. They look rad!
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I’ve thought about the ‘rhyme or reason’ too. While it’s not a hard and fast rule, I usually want some semblance of clean-ish vocals mixed in. Non-stop scream, Cookie Monster, black metal vomit, or similar style vocals usually fatigue my brain and makes me want to stop listening after a while. It’s almost like listening to non-stop shredding or speed metal. It just kills the sense of dynamics or something. One example, I remember thinking Dillinger Escape Plan was abrasive at first, but I really like it because of the shifts between screaming and super clean, melodic vocals.
Agreed. He sounds more controlled and emotive now, especially with the higher end of the spectrum. I feel like the 3 primary styles he uses singing in Yob make them very unique, and seeing them live is a must. It’s a powerful and moving experience, to say the least. Can’t wait to see them again.
