Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

[Tractorr]

Yeah, all those "djent" guys tune pretty low. But that is an awkward tuning haha.
"Double Drop A? Sure... It's just A." That was pretty funny.
I'll have to check out that band though.

Check out their newest EP Perfect War Forever. Unless of course you like a lot of screamo vocals then check out the earlier stuff. Live they had incredible energy and they had programmed backing tracks which I normally hate but their performance made up for it. Plus they had all kinds of subsonic stuff going on in the backing tracks which was cool and really fit the style of music.

 

[Blank_0101]

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This thing is STUPID looking.

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Kidding, not being a fan, that is the best I've seen so far.

 

[The_Janitor]

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Ted: Yes, Bill. But, I do not believe we will get Eddie Van Halen until we have a triumphant video.

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Ted: Well, how can we have decent instruments when we don't really even know how to play?

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Ted: And THAT is why we need a triumphant video.

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I love that stupid movie.

 

[Lazarus.Bird]

At practice last night I got to try out my new circle k .142 set in the full volume/band setting. SO MUCH BETTER than the d'addario .135 set I was using for A#. It seemed like I cut through the mix better had tighter low end. I think I'm converted... Circle k guys, how often do you change string?

I strung my EGC up with my current Circle K set in April of 2013 and I'm still rocking the same set. I still like the way they sound but I just ordered a new set that I'll likely put on in the next couple of months to get ready for our next recording session. So they lasted over a year just fine.

 

[CL400Peavey]

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Kidding, not being a fan, that is the best I've seen so far.

I just wish it was a 37" scale. Still gives me gas. I will waffle on P versus reverse P until I can afford one. Which will be never at the rate their prices are going.

 

[ampegfuzz]

Same circle k's on my brown ric for over 2 years and I haven't cleaned them other then dry cloth. Still sound fine too .

So question, black or chrome bridge?? Headstock will be black some time soon but I need a new bridge soon. Noticed the set screws are different lengths and it cuts my hand.

 

[DethByDoom]

Gonna upload some stings I've got lying around. Doom room discount... $10 shipped per set.

1X DR NEON: green coated 45-65-85-105
1X D'ADDARIO EXL230: nickel wound 55-75-90-110
2X D'ADDARIO EXL165: nickel wound 45-65-85-105

All strings are long scale.

 

[Ron Now]

When you say the headstock is going to be black do you mean the face of the headstock or the tuners?

I'd say keep it chrome. But I like contrast.

 

[ampegfuzz]

Face of the head stock will match the body

 

[dozicusmaximus]

I'll check out that EP soon. Going to listen to the new Swans in a little bit.
Yes, I love Bill & Ted too. Both of them. Station!

 

[Ron Now]

Face of the head stock will match the body

Ok word, that's what I thought. Previous statement still stands, keep the hardware chrome.

 

[beebassdude]

Speaking of super long scale, where is your super bass at?

the EGC? still being built, kevin went out and got me a rad piece of spalted burl maple that he was all excited about so hes gonna use that to build the bass (originally i selected a piece of spalted maple, but the burl is rad). i expect to have it sometime around xmas.

 

[dozicusmaximus]

I say black out all the hardware. All of it. Screws, input jack, knobs, bridge, nut, and strap screws.
I did that to my white P bass. Looks awesome. But that's me. Stormtrooper. If the headstock was white too it would look even better.

 

[kzr750r1]

Same circle k's on my brown ric for over 2 years and I haven't cleaned them other then dry cloth. Still sound fine too .

So question, black or chrome bridge?? Headstock will be black some time soon but I need a new bridge soon. Noticed the set screws are different lengths and it cuts my hand.

I'm a black HW fan but it all depends on how much you don't like the chrome. Saddle screws sticking out do suck, after last setup I need to grind sown several on the 86 RB650... Several times I've had to look down and be sure I havn't sliced my palm.

 

[ampegfuzz]

A awesome pic where it looks black-ish. Has tape on the bridge to keep me from getting cut

 

[Ron Now]

Get a bridge cover? I had one on my P-bass and I loved it. If I ever get another P-bass it'll for sure have one.

 

[Ron Now]

Speaking of bridge covers...sort of.

I was in the process of working out getting a second EGC. Since getting my bass all other basses have felt/sounded inferior. Had everything set and in order with Kevin, then out of nowhere I got an awesome deal on a Gibson G3. Too good to pass up, plus I've always dug the Ripper/Grabber body style (obviously the pickguard was the basis for the one that ended up on my EGC), and the 3 pickup G3 is just such a cool setup, I've always wanted one.

So I talked to Kevin, and he's making me a neck to put on the G3 instead of a whole new bass.

Got to send him the existing neck, which I'll be boxing up tonight.

I think it's gonna turn out awesome.

 

[Ron Now]

Oh yeah, the G3 is supposed to have a bridge cover. Gonna find one while the new neck is getting built.

 

[bassboysam]

A awesome pic where it looks black-ish. Has tape on the bridge to keep me from getting cut

I love all your basses. Can I just buy them from you

 

[ampegfuzz]

Get a bridge cover? I had one on my P-bass and I loved it. If I ever get another P-bass it'll for sure have one.

Thought about it but then I thought it was a bit much and take away from the dye job on the wood