Hey guys, I'm starting a "Stoner" Rock in September. I hate the term "Stoner Rock" but dunno what else to call it so hey ho! I have a MIM Fender Precision Bass with D'Addario Chromes on, will this work for the sound I want? I know I need a tube/valve amp but is there anything else? Think Queens Of The Stone Age, Eagles Of Death Metal and Kyuss sort-of sound! Thanks for any opinions you have!
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"Stoner" Rock?
- Thread starter WilemT97
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I suggest cabs loaded with 15" or 12" drivers, no HF horn (or dimmed down), tube head cranked up (some of today's SS amps should qualify as well), P-bass and you should be right there. Maybe nickel rounds would be better choice if the Chromes don't cut it in a band context but that remains to be seen.
I vote for the nickels as well. Not overly bright, but with more bite than the chromes for sure. I tried out lots of strings in my early days and the nickel varieties were the ones I always came back to.
As for the cabs/heads, I think you could get away with just about any configuration really, the head will likely be much more important for the overall sound. Tubes are nice. The Genz Benz Streamliners are pretty cool little monsters. Nice balance between tube/ss and at a reasonable price point to boot. Keep in mind though that stoner rockers were using (and a lot still are )whatever gear they could get their hands on. Gear wasn't that important, which I think is true for most genres really.
If you need something to get some good fuzz a Big Muff or maybe the Tech 21 VT Bass would be a couple to look into.
As for the cabs/heads, I think you could get away with just about any configuration really, the head will likely be much more important for the overall sound. Tubes are nice. The Genz Benz Streamliners are pretty cool little monsters. Nice balance between tube/ss and at a reasonable price point to boot. Keep in mind though that stoner rockers were using (and a lot still are )whatever gear they could get their hands on. Gear wasn't that important, which I think is true for most genres really.
If you need something to get some good fuzz a Big Muff or maybe the Tech 21 VT Bass would be a couple to look into.
You don't necessarily NEED tube amps, you can get away with using a few solid state. Definitely look into get a fuzz pedal.
I think chromes can have enough bite to make it in that context. the trick to getting an an agressive bite out of even old flats is to fiddle with the EQ around 1.5 kHz. a little boost there brings out the clank and attack that will give your notes definition amidst all the distortion. 12's and 15's seem to respond well to a little boost in that region. but rounds can absolutely work as well. all about feel preference.
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Come right in my child.You will find all of your answers in here.
Come right in my child.You will find all of your answers in here.
Try different things until you find a sound you like.
Start with the EQ on your amp flat and leave out the Big Muff until you find a good tone without it.
and Thanks, I shall do that when it arrives! If you're looking for a Kyuss like sound fuzz and roundwounds are a must. Listen to something like Om, or Goatsnake to see what I'm talking about.
If you are using a fuzz pedal, tube or solid state doesn't matter as much. If you are overdriving the head itself, it makes more of a difference. IMHO
Check out this amazing psych blues band from here in SLC called Dwellers, the bass players tone is amazing-He's using an Orange Terror Bass 1000 through a 2x10+2x15 custom setup-His Rick is strung up with EB 45-105's and his tone kills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARE1kbILwpo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARE1kbILwpo
I would run not walk to the Stoner Doom thread. While it's not my genre, there are a material number of Tb'ers over there that really know their stuff, and will offer all of the intelligent, objective commentary that you can handle.
I read the thread regularly and those guys have saved my checkbook from taking a beating more than once.
Take a bag of chips with you or those mini chocolate donuts as a peace offering.
I read the thread regularly and those guys have saved my checkbook from taking a beating more than once.
Take a bag of chips with you or those mini chocolate donuts as a peace offering.
I would run not walk to the Stoner Doom thread. While it's not my genre, there are a material number of Tb'ers over there that really know their stuff, and will offer all of the intelligent, objective commentary that you can handle.
I read the thread regularly and those guys have saved my checkbook from taking a beating more than once.
Take a bag of chips with you or those mini chocolate donuts as a peace offering.
I'll take a bag of those Seattle police department "Stoner warning" Doritos!
