Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

[kleinenenten]

Honestly it's tough to really go for one over another, they all have things they do better than the others.

Another reason I grabbed a bunch of CMC Muffs - even if I don't use them often, for the price, I don't feel guilty just having them laying around waiting to be played. And they each do have a specific niche tone, and all are usable on bass in the right mix.

 

[kleinenenten]

Been thinking - anybody here use a DOD 250 or derivative? What's a good bass-friendly version for a simple OD that can double as a slightly dirty boost? Might be checking one out soon, just because.

 

[br1qbat]

Been thinking - anybody here use a DOD 250 or derivative? What's a good bass-friendly version for a simple OD that can double as a slightly dirty boost? Might be checking one out soon, just because.

I had a reissue 250 for a minute. I don't remember it cutting much bass. Def can do both a simple OD and a slightly dirty boost

 

[kleinenenten]

I had a reissue 250 for a minute. I don't remember it cutting much bass. Def can do both a simple OD and a slightly dirty boost

I've had a reissue 250... three times? Something like that. Never quite does it. But always so close... I was thinking maybe a slight bit of treble added? But I agree, I don't remember it cutting much bass, and at volume with a bit of dirt, I'm thinking any minor bass loss (or just bass retention) would likely be fine.

 

[Novarocker]

I've had a reissue 250... three times? Something like that. Never quite does it. But always so close... I was thinking maybe a slight bit of treble added? But I agree, I don't remember it cutting much bass, and at volume with a bit of dirt, I'm thinking any minor bass loss (or just bass retention) would likely be fine.

I'll third the reissue, still have mine. Rarely use it these days but it is good.

Loved my EQD Grey Channel, not sure why I sold it. I think I was planning on building/ordering a clone so I wouldn't trash a "rarer" pedal.

I've seen some modded versions probably from pedalpcb or such on Reverb that have some switches for diodes and such.

My fav that only got kicked off the board for my love of Super Fuzz is the Megalithic Gain Structures by Gremlin. I think they rebranded it as the nightstalker through their barbarian FX or something, still through Gremlin though. Sick 250 with a bass boost/tight switch that feeds into a black Russian muff with mids and filter voicing mods.

 

[kleinenenten]

I'll third the reissue, still have mine. Rarely use it these days but it is good.

Loved my EQD Grey Channel, not sure why I sold it. I think I was planning on building/ordering a clone so I wouldn't trash a "rarer" pedal.

I've seen some modded versions probably from pedalpcb or such on Reverb that have some switches for diodes and such.

My fav that only got kicked off the board for my love of Super Fuzz is the Megalithic Gain Structures by Gremlin. I think they rebranded it as the nightstalker through their barbarian FX or something, still through Gremlin though. Sick 250 with a bass boost/tight switch that feeds into a black Russian muff with mids and filter voicing mods.

I always wanteda Grey Channel. Seemed like the perfect 250 for my needs. Never got to try one, though!

 

[br1qbat]

I've had a reissue 250... three times? Something like that. Never quite does it. But always so close... I was thinking maybe a slight bit of treble added? But I agree, I don't remember it cutting much bass, and at volume with a bit of dirt, I'm thinking any minor bass loss (or just bass retention) would likely be fine.

I had one when I was using a Pork Loin, which I was using for the same purpose ('warmth'/slight overdrive), so it was redundant. Still a classic circuit, though.

 

[Roadstar]

Doom’n it up with this rig.

 

[emal]

An instrument store in Ontario was liquidating Laney products, I was able to get a hold of this cab!

 

[Michedelic]

An instrument store in Ontario was liquidating Laney products, I was able to get a hold of this cab!

Yow…what is that bass? Aluminum neck, I take it?

 

[davedamage]

Almost looks like a Dunable with a different neck on ot.

 

[emal]

Yow…what is that bass? Aluminum neck, I take it?

It's a MIM Troy Sanders Body with Baguley Aluminum neck, Fishman Inez Pickups.

 

[davedamage]

Or a Troy Sanders Jag...

 

[cornfarmer]

Awright, gear pr0nz. Here's mine though the pic sucks. I have a '66 Mustang with some troubles and took it to a new guy who's got a Plek machine. It's krazy neato bandito and he did a free scan while I watched.... he's gonna try to fix the issues with a serious setup first, then Plek it if he needs bigger surgical guns.

 

[Dynomuttasaurus]

G'morning. I've been down a bit after having to quit the band I've been playing in for the last 5 years due to work and family issues taking priority. Anywhos, it's back to the bassment and amusing myself with an 8-track and my own poor ideas.

I did, however, capture what I think is a really great tone using a Walrus Eras into a DG B7K with Fender HM IV (basically the oddball Stratocaster of Fender basses with 3 single-coils and a 5-way selector switch). Warm and broken up on the higher notes, grindy/growly on the lows while retaining a fair amount of articulation.



I'm also taking this time away from others to finally learn how to use a pick. This is my first attempt at recording using one. [Yes, the sh!tty guitar playing is also me, and I do use a pick on guitar.] Only effect used is compression.



Thanks for humoring me.

 

[Novarocker]

Solid playing, great tracks! I need to work on my recording skills, I really don't know much and need to really learn my 8 track better. That and stop whoring out on pedals so much.


On an slightly unrelated note, I thought this was pretty solid. Nice and short n sweet. I dig the simple set up, love his playing too.
Rancid's Matt Freeman Rig Rundown

 

[jollygiantchris]

G'morning. I've been down a bit after having to quit the band I've been playing in for the last 5 years due to work and family issues taking priority. Anywhos, it's back to the bassment and amusing myself with an 8-track and my own poor ideas.

I did, however, capture what I think is a really great tone using a Walrus Eras into a DG B7K with Fender HM IV (basically the oddball Stratocaster of Fender basses with 3 single-coils and a 5-way selector switch). Warm and broken up on the higher notes, grindy/growly on the lows while retaining a fair amount of articulation.



I'm also taking this time away from others to finally learn how to use a pick. This is my first attempt at recording using one. [Yes, the sh!tty guitar playing is also me, and I do use a pick on guitar.] Only effect used is compression.



Thanks for humoring me.

^^^^ Both sound great, the band stuff just gets hard as you get older. My band basically fizzled out and my new job I've been so busy the past 3-4 years I've barely played until recently. Looking to put something solo out in the next few months though.

Solid playing, great tracks! I need to work on my recording skills, I really don't know much and need to really learn my 8 track better. That and stop whoring out on pedals so much.


On an slightly unrelated note, I thought this was pretty solid. Nice and short n sweet. I dig the simple set up, love his playing too.
Rancid's Matt Freeman Rig Rundown

^^^
Best advice I've ever received for recording is gain staging. Recording everything around -13dB average and don't touch the sliders until you actually mix. I've had issues in the past with my recordings being too loud and my newer stuff that I applied this too sounds way better even though I haven't posted any of them yet. I also bought an Idiot's Guide to Mixing Music by Michael Miller and its got some really good information hidden in there along with stuff I already knew.

 

[Novarocker]

^^^^ Both sound great, the band stuff just gets hard as you get older. My band basically fizzled out and my new job I've been so busy the past 3-4 years I've barely played until recently. Looking to put something solo out in the next few months though.


^^^
Best advice I've ever received for recording is gain staging. Recording everything around -13dB average and don't touch the sliders until you actually mix. I've had issues in the past with my recordings being too loud and my newer stuff that I applied this too sounds way better even though I haven't posted any of them yet. I also bought an Idiot's Guide to Mixing Music by Michael Miller and its got some really good information hidden in there along with stuff I already knew.

Thanks dude! Appreciate it. I have figured out some of the basics, but stuff like that which can save hours of troubleshooting is huge.

The biggest thing for me since it's been ages since I've been on a board, and that was only on cake walk and garage band, not even a legit 8 track, is just getting stuff squared away operationally.

One of those was gain staging, I always thought it was run it till it clips, then pull back a little. But I seem to always get more hiss than I'd like. Granted this is without any post process and not in a real clean sound environment accoustically or especially electrically.

 

[scabpicker]

Went and saw The Jesus Lizard tonight. Damn, they still have it, and David Wm. Sims still seems to be thrashing that Memphis Jazz.

 

[cornfarmer]

Went and saw The Jesus Lizard tonight. Damn, they still have it, and David Wm. Sims still seems to be thrashing that Memphis Jazz.

Huh, far out. Last time I saw them was in the mid 90s, crazy that they're still going.

Crazier that Mac's early band 86 did a one off reunion show a couple years back.