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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

Yeah, it's me who mentions them a lot. I like them so much that I'm kinda thinking about making the trek to Denver to see them play with Neurosis. I've only seen them once, when they played at the Oakland right after Rebecca's guitars, one of the violins, and the bass had been stolen. It was an amazing, intense show. They had some technical difficulties at the very beginning due to the unfamiliar, borrowed instruments, but after that, they were bonecrushingly heavy. Also it's kinda amazing how Kim Pack, one of the violinists (the only one who was at the Oakland show, as the other one, Sarah Pendleton, couldn't go on that tour), manages to headbang while also playing the violin really well. Through a bass rig. I like partly that they totally do the whole doom metal ridiculous excessive volume thing (Rebecca Vernon's tone, apparently, just comes from cranking two 70s model Ts all the way up for overdrive, at least sometimes), but they don't sound like a 70s retro band... or really anybody else.

One of the ultimate shows, for me, I think would be a lineup that was Neurosis, Yob, and SubRosa. I've got their vinyl on the way.

I've had the chance to see SubRosa a couple times in the last couple months and they are absolutely fantastic live - One of the best I've seen. Funny, though is I've never heard any of their albums; kinda afraid that I won't like it. Neurosis, Yob, and SubRosa would be heavenly.
 
@JoeVictim Just listened to both the Still Valley tracks, sounds killer man!
Thanks dude! That means a lot to me, especially from you. I put my all into these songs and I'm glad they finally get some good production. That's why we ponied up cash to record. My buddy tried to record us live, but there was no way he was going to make what he was doing, work. The guy we went with was a friend of the drummer, and we basically got half price. He was a real pro and I've never felt more confident about our sound as I have with him.

Thanks for all the support over the last few years, everyone!!! It's finally starting to feel like it's paying off.
 
Also considered replacing the speakers to 3015lf
You mean 3015?

Because the 3015LF is a subwoofer, basically. It's not something you use without another driver to cover the mids and highs.

So I tried listening to Pantera and Children of Bodom yesterday and it totally failed. Just haven't been in a traditional metal mood lately.
Woke up with Monster Magnet in my head. Maybe go that way today, I dunno. Uncle Acid has been good though...
Eh, I love metal, and I'm almost never in a Pantera or Children of Bodom mood.

I've had the chance to see SubRosa a couple times in the last couple months and they are absolutely fantastic live - One of the best I've seen. Funny, though is I've never heard any of their albums; kinda afraid that I won't like it. Neurosis, Yob, and SubRosa would be heavenly.
Their last one especially is somewhat close to their live sound. Not quite as raw, but still great. The difference is that in "The Usher," a guest vocalist does the backing vocals at the beginning instead of Kim doing them. I like the song live actually a bit better for this reason. "Ghosts of a Dead Empire" is basically the same studio as it is live, though. Just not quite as heavy, cause, you know, home stereos aren't as loud as that.

It's more expensive now too. I got a new supporting membership right before the new stuff kicked int.
When I have steady income, I'll probably get a supporting membership.
 
I used an LF in a standalone 1x15 for a while. It actually sounded really good, rarely felt a need for more high end, even with fuzz. But I like a pretty dark sound, so YMMV.

Same. I had two LFs in my Yamaha for a few weeks. I thought the cab was going to explode. 1000 watts bridged never felt so good. Even my current rig does not compare to the 3015LF loaded in to the 215B design.

If those speakers hadn't gone up to double what I paid, I'd probably still have them. I sold them used, want I paid new. Then I bought the Carvin and the rest is history.

So it's possible he does mean the 3015LF.

I'll say, F it and give it a try. Fair warning, my Peavey 2-15 sucked with those speakers. My guess, not enough volume. Those speakers like big ole boxes. My BFM omni was bigger than a 4-10". It was massive. I'm not sure the traynor will take.
 
...gotta love cleaning up other people's ****-ups. Time for lunch.

This is what I do everyday as a finals mechanic. I'm the last person to work on the truck before it goes to the customer. It seems theres a lot of...oh the finals guys will fix it, and a whole lot more how did you FVCK up this bad and how has it gotten to me like this.

Supporting membership runs out in 7 days. Don't post anywhere but here, and haven't sold anything in the classifieds in over a year. Don't think I'll be renewing.

Non supporting members now have avatars too...literally the only reason I kept getting mine haha.
 
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Returned the ADA and Freeze back for store credit...got a DOD250, a MXR Blue Box, and a Voodoo hooDOOM power suppy. Max is finally getting fancy with pedals.

The DOD250, is a reissue but it has the grey box mod and an led added. Got it for some good ol OM worship and a light OD that I've been lacking on my effects rig.

Blue Box I got to try out the sub octave thing, I'm hoping it'll be monstrous cause the 18s in my 218+210 go down to 20hz.

Pictures later.
 
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I used an LF in a standalone 1x15 for a while. It actually sounded really good, rarely felt a need for more high end, even with fuzz. But I like a pretty dark sound, so YMMV.
Ah, see, I don't like a dark sound. I don't like tweeters, either, but I do want a cab to at least go up to 4000hz.

i need to do some calculating on what speakers will fit best in the volume of a 200S cab, can anyone point me in the right direction? my gut tells me ordering D/K140s is going to be a ridiculous and pricey way to make a clone cab ha.
I've heard the Faital 15PR400s have a JBL-ish sound. Don't know if that's true. They also might not save you any money over going with K-140s.

EV 15B/SRO drivers fit in a 2000S, but they might not fit in a 200S due to the clearance of the port/horn panels.