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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

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Did another shootout today, this time HM-2s. Like my recent Rat one, there were surprises. My recent favorites (Bear Amps Heavier Metal and Earthbound Audio Throat Locust) ended up losing to the Arion Metal Master. It just had the right presence and crunch, whereas the others just didn't quite have it. Whatever that is. Hard to describe, because they're all such great pedals. But the Throat Locust was maybe too bassy on the subs, and the Heavier Metal didn't quite have the crunch. Though the Metal Master didn't quite have the subs, it had plenty of crunch and bite to cut, and isn't lacking in lows. It is what it is, and thankfully, I have two of them from when I was hoarding HM-2 variants a few years ago. So I didn't have to spend anything and ignite any GAS temptations. And I actually quite liked the original for bass too - moreso than the HM-2w and my Dunwich DIY.

I also decided to try out my guitar HM-2s, and had no major surprises, as my two favorites remained the same (Peper's Pedals HM-Too Many Clones and BYOC Swede). But I also proved to myself that I don't like fancy HM-2s on guitar - none of those fared well for me. My runners up were the Behringer clone, the DOD Super American Metal, and the HM-2w. Each was great in a different way, so it's hard to rank them.

Other than that, I got out the Velcro and applied it to some pedals in need, and played my old Ibanez P/J with Chromes. Been a while since I played that bass, and it reaffirmed why I keep that one wearing Chromes - it just sounds great! And very different than my others basses, but in a good way.

Anyway, ramble over.
 
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C_nut said:
Question to you guys who play a lot live. How do you approach the "wall of sound" tone with your band? That slow riffage that hit's you constantly in the chest in the audience? Think bands like Monolord, Conan, Primitive Man, Bongripper. I actually talked to Ron at one his gig and if I remember correctly they had some sort of low frequency crossover going on for the whole mix.
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My band played in a venue where the soundman faced the equipment inward to the center of the stage, he referred to it as a "wash". It allowed the crowd the opportunity to suck in the DOOM without pulverizing them but instead pulverising the band......so in effect it sounded to us like it does in our jam space but without the ceiling snowing down on us.
 
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DOOOOOM said:
My band played in a venue where the soundman faced the equipment inward to the center of the stage, he referred to it as a "wash". It allowed the crowd the opportunity to suck in the DOOM without pulverizing them but instead pulverising the band......so in effect it sounded to us like it does in our jam space but without the ceiling snowing down on us.
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Depends on the sound guy/stage/location. When we played Saturday night, sound guy literally had just vox mics, and snare/bass drum mics. I think it was some of the best live sound we've had. And I shot dem amps straight at the punters.
 
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Grahams Groove said:
Asbestos makes riffs sound better, though...
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We used to drink in a bar that was a converted tool/machining shop. Like a corrugated metal Quonset hut. With sprayed asbestos as the insulation in the ceiling. When the music got loud enough it would shake the asbestos down on us, and you'd often find it floating in your beer. Added a little flavor to the swill we would usually drink.
 
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Kaa said:
We used to drink in a bar that was a converted tool/machining shop. Like a corrugated metal Quonset hut. With sprayed asbestos as the insulation in the ceiling. When the music got loud enough it would shake the asbestos down on us, and you'd often find it floating in your beer. Added a little flavor to the swill we would usually drink.
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A pinch of hilarious, a dash of terrifying, and a healthy dollop of not giving a f*ck - all the ingredients for a good Doom Soup.

*I retain the rights to "Doom Soup" ™®© as a band name for any future endeavors. Triple Stamp, No Take-Backs, etc.
 
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Grahams Groove said:
A pinch of hilarious, a dash of terrifying, and a healthy dollop of not giving a f*ck - all the ingredients for a good Doom Soup.

*I retain the rights to "Doom Soup" ™®© as a band name for any future endeavors. Triple Stamp, No Take-Backs, etc.
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Thankfully, I'm more of a "Doom Stew" fan myself...
 
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In case y'all missed the front page,
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