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Offline crzywvguy

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TONE QUestion
« on: January 11, 2005, 10:11:10 PM »
yeah i was wondering how some of you ladies/gents have yah amps set. I am still trying to get the "right tone". I like the sound that Terrance Palmer has on bass. Anybody  know how i can get that sound?

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try the pod
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2005, 07:30:44 AM »
..there is an effect called the POD.  I recorded an albumn a few years ago and i used it. it is about $200.00 at guitar center.  It makes abass do just about anything!

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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2005, 07:57:51 AM »
There are so many variables to "tone".  Your amp, cabnet, bass, pickups(active or passive), strings, room dynamics (interference, space)...on and on.

If you are looking for a specific sound you may want to start with matching up your equipment.

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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2005, 09:29:40 AM »
thanks for the info guys...right now i am playing through a trace elliot, 15inch, 100watts, commando series amp....I hate it...lol i just cant get the right sound with it, i have worked with it and worked with it...but cant get it right. I am hoping to get another amp sometime in the future...I play a Carvin bass, anybody know anything about the carvin amps?

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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2005, 02:46:30 AM »
Quote from: djgroovin
There are so many variables to "tone".  Your amp, cabnet, bass, pickups(active or passive), strings, room dynamics (interference, space)...on and on.

If you are looking for a specific sound you may want to start with matching up your equipment.



I like what dj said......amp, cabinet, bass, pickups, strings, room dynamics do play a big part.  You also have to realize above all that the wood of your bass plays a major part on your tone as well.  For instance, a maple neck gives you a nice bright tone which is good for those who play a lot of slap.  A Rosewood neck gives you a nice mellow soft tone, which is good for finger playing.  I think the first thing that a bass player should do is not worry about the amp first but get you a good bass that you like.  Get a bass that fits your playing style.  Get something that feels good as well as have a good sound.  Look at the wood of the bass as well and get something of good quality.  My bass is simple its a 4-string Fender (USA) Jazz Bass with a Maple neck and Ash body.  This combination of wood gives me a Marcus Miller kind of sound and the slap is dangerous.  I plan on changing my pickups out and getting some new ones and maybe replacing the bridge.  After you get your bass straight get you a good amp.  I would suggest that you get a good head and cabinet.  Make sure you get something with 4x10's in it that will give you a tight sound with good bottom.  I tried the new Yamaha amp and its straight garbage.  Ampeg, SWR, Eden, Gallien-Kruger, and even Hartke are very good amps and Cabs to get.  Oh and try using DR strings, they are some of the best one out there.


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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2005, 07:54:54 AM »
Quote from: Nagan60
Quote from: djgroovin
There are so many variables to "tone".  Your amp, cabnet, bass, pickups(active or passive), strings, room dynamics (interference, space)...on and on.

If you are looking for a specific sound you may want to start with matching up your equipment.



Not to mention that Terrance is playing a Tobias......... 8O   The tone of that bass is BANANAS!!!
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