Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

[scabpicker]

There's a local radio show every week that plays Dead tunes (lots of hippies where I live I guess), when I was younger I just didn't get it. I can listen to them now and it's alright stuff, doesn't really pump my nads, but the bass player definitely has a pretty unique sound going on.

Dangit, are you in Dallas? I get seduced by half a Grateful Dead song on KNON just about every Friday night. Then the vocals start up, and I can't do it anymore.

I'm definitely a Deadhead. I think Phil's tone from the mid-70s is one of the all-time great bass tones.

I'm not a Deadhead by any means, but that tone, and really the tone of the band is something to think about. I just have a really low threshold for harmonized vocals.

 

[Kaa]

My newest discovery: The Spacelords. Three 60-something German dudes who play instrumental psych/space rock. Downloaded their live album. 1:20 long, 4 songs. They say they play instrumentals because singers are divas and ruin the songs. LOL.

 

[Deleted member 132197]

I was looking for a stool to place in my guitar corner and stumbled on this. It's stupid and genius at the same time

 

[cornfarmer]

Dangit, are you in Dallas? I get seduced by half a Grateful Dead song on KNON just about every Friday night. Then the vocals start up, and I can't do it anymore.

I'm not a Deadhead by any means, but that tone, and really the tone of the band is something to think about.

Nah, right outside Santa Cruz. I'll hear something by them not knowing it's them, until the singing starts......

My newest discovery: The Spacelords. Three 60-something German dudes who play instrumental psych/space rock. Downloaded their live album. 1:20 long, 4 songs. They say they play instrumentals because singers are divas and ruin the songs. LOL.

I can think of quite a few great bands hindered by awful singing, lyrics or both. Some grow on you and you learn to accept it, others never will. Not so common (maybe to me because I don't listen to much vocal-y music) is great singing hindered by a total sh|t band.

 

[cusar5]

More new Bongzilla:



Muleboy's current rig is totally badass:

 

[Flamingo21]

I was looking for a stool to place in my guitar corner and stumbled on this. It's stupid and genius at the same time

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One of my combo amps is correct sitting height. It is the only thing I ever sit on in my music room. (I don't sit while playing.)

 

[Novarocker]

Thats a hell of a rig!

@Batsquatch I've never tried a traditional stereo or bi-amp rig with crossovers. I bi-amp my octave up signal to a vox and the extra ~40lbs isn't too bad, but I could see 2 big bass rigs being a pain for every gig.

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Doom Machine acquired.

But holy crap! Definitely gonna need a stair dolly for this monster and future cab

Nice! Is that pretty much an SVT?

I was looking for a stool to place in my guitar corner and stumbled on this. It's stupid and genius at the same time

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There's something to be said of some of Ashdown's genius. They sure aren't afraid to innovate. I still want one of their mini bass stacks, played one once, killer dad band bass tone!

 

[ConfoundedBridg]

Nice! Is that pretty much an SVT?

That's what the reviews say, an SVT CL. Although apparently there's this magical "Tube life extender" thingy. I have no experience with Tube amps so I couldn't do an honest comparison though

 

[kleinenenten]

I was looking for a stool to place in my guitar corner and stumbled on this. It's stupid and genius at the same time

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Is that stock or did someone custom make the cushion? Either way - genius!

 

[scabpicker]

Nah, right outside Santa Cruz. I'll hear something by them not knowing it's them, until the singing starts......

Heheh, ok. So it's not just me, and it's not just Lone Star Dead.

I can think of quite a few great bands hindered by awful singing, lyrics or both. Some grow on you and you learn to accept it, others never will. Not so common (maybe to me because I don't listen to much vocal-y music) is great singing hindered by a total sh|t band.

Yeah, can't count the number of songs that I stopped listening to because I couldn't take their dumb lyrics. But I'm probably more picky about vocal delivery, though. Siouxsie Sioux? Exene Cervenka? Yeah, gimme more! Most other female singers? Ehh, maybe?

 

[Deleted member 132197]

Is that stock or did someone custom make the cushion? Either way - genius!

it's stock. 100 watt 10" cabinet for sitting.

 

[Deleted member 132197]

One of my combo amps is correct sitting height. It is the only thing I ever sit on in my music room. (I don't sit while playing.)

yeah, I was also thinking about picking up something second hand for this I like the idea, I just don't €170 like it

 

[Novarocker]

You guys already answered it but yeah Ashdown made some pretty slick stuff. A look through their discontinued stuff shows some out their design ideas. Can't wait to see where they go with their stubby tube amp line.

Heheh, ok. So it's not just me, and it's not just Lone Star Dead.

Yeah, can't count the number of songs that I stopped listening to because I couldn't take their dumb lyrics. But I'm probably more picky about vocal delivery, though. Siouxsie Sioux? Exene Cervenka? Yeah, gimme more! Most other female singers? Ehh, maybe?

Dead Sara's one of my favs. That girl can belt, and GD can she wail like no other! Almost reminds me of Joe Crocker with how her voice can be gravelly.

 

[DeeZee]

Can anyone educated/experienced enough in using multiple cabs and impedance take a look at this for me?

I have an SVT-CL that I normally run to a 4 ohm 8x10 fridge. I just acquired a Cerwin Vega B36 1x18 rated at 8 ohms. I should be able to daisy chain (run parallel?) the 1x18 from the 8x10 if I switch my SVT output to 2 ohms, is that correct? The other way would be to run dual outputs from the SVT to each cab, but if the 1x18 is rated at 8 ohms I can't do that, right?

I've read through [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] article on impedance which leads me to this conclusion but would like confirmation before I potentially blow things up lol. Running the formula they have at the bottom would be (8×4) / (8+4) = 32/12 = 2.66 Ohms for the combined load of both cabs in parallel.

I've never tried running multiple cabs off one amp before, especially with different ohm ratings, so this is all new to me. Would I be better off with a 1x18 rated at 4 ohms? Not sure how all this effects the overall sound of the amp either as I do know that when impedance isn't matched it can effect everything tonally and volume-wise. Also heard some stuff about SVT's not liking to be ran at 2 ohms.

Any input is appreciated!

I would not do that. Tube amps need to be matched to the load and 2.66 ohms is not the same as 2 ohms. I use to do this exact same type of thing with a solid state amp but it's perfectly ok with those

 

[rutrho]

Sup dudes, been a spell huh. I've een playing too many video games and not enough bass because of shoulder surgery recovery... playing is getting more comfortable at least.

So, I know we have a huge Denver group here... I'm going to be out there in couple weeks on a business trip, anything cool I should check out or is everything still fsk'd out there?

 

[lucas303]

Sup dudes, been a spell huh. I've een playing too many video games and not enough bass because of shoulder surgery recovery... playing is getting more comfortable at least.

So, I know we have a huge Denver group here... I'm going to be out there in couple weeks on a business trip, anything cool I should check out or is everything still fsk'd out there?

The number one thing I'd recommend is the Clyfford Still Museum. It's open but you might need to check on how they're currently doing things (I'm a member but haven't been there since pre-pandemic).

Second is Sudan Cafe in Aurora. I go there literally at least once a week. Forget all the hip nonsense...this is the place to eat.

If you want any other suggestions let me know...I'm sure you'll get suggestions from others as well. Also if you go to Sudan Cafe and want company, I'm always down to go and it would be cool to meet in person.

 

[Flamingo21]

playing is getting more comfortable at least.

That's good news! Also, welcome back.

 

[Kaa]

Sup dudes, been a spell huh. I've een playing too many video games and not enough bass because of shoulder surgery recovery... playing is getting more comfortable at least.

So, I know we have a huge Denver group here... I'm going to be out there in couple weeks on a business trip, anything cool I should check out or is everything still fsk'd out there?

What surgery was it? Both of my are heading downhill. That's the main reason I switched to short-scales, the reach for my left hand would trigger savage pain in my left shoulder.

 

[Kaa]

I'm fairly sure random noodling on my bass, whilst sitting on the couch watching bad slasher movies on mute with subtitles will not get me to Carnegie Hall.

I did, however, find a neat little Easter Egg in a movie called "The Burning" last night: both Fisher Stevens and Jason Alexander played fairly large roles in it. It's the tale of a camp caretaker who gets horrible burned and returns to kill campers with hedge shears. Yep, hedge shears.

 

[cornfarmer]

I must be a flipper magnet. This is like the 3rd time I've sold a bass for a pretty decent price and the dickbag turns around and tries to sell it for almost double. Firkin parasites.