JimBobTTD Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I play in a rock/pop covers band [b]and [/b]a thrash covers band...I think I could pull off both bands with Cliff Burton's tone on [i]Master of Puppets[/i]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 For fingerstyle it would have to be Bernard Edwards, without a doubt. For slap, Marcus Miller. As I only have one choice I would have to go for Marcus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 For me "Abraham laboriels" tone on randy crawfords "you might need somebody" not 100% on what he used could be a fender P (he used to rent one i believe)or his goya panther maybe even a yamaha BB ( feel free to let me know if your 100% sure), it definately had flats on though, very warm and clear and the strings pops were nice and bright just lovely, totally diffrent to my sound, ive tried the p bass with flats thing and i love the sound on record but cant get into the sound coming out of my speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='1075433' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:22 PM']Dirk Lance from Incubus[/quote] Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Tricky... My first impulse would be to pick one of Entwistle's, but if I'm going to have to use it for all time I don't think it would suit... With that in mind, I will please take Eddie Jackson of Queensryche - his Spector tone on 'Empire' just knocks me out every time. Does this mean he will get my tone in return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Bruce Thomas, on EC albums [i]This Year's Model[/i] or [i]Get Happy[/i] BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='TheGreek' post='1075448' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:35 PM']Might seem a bit dated but this really cuts it for me... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Bq9YdDVc8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Bq9YdDVc8[/url][/quote] Positively modern / cutting edge compared to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 There's an honky honesty in Geezer Butler's early tone that I love, which could never fit in in any modern setting but seeing as we're playing the "if" game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Mike Inez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Jesse from death from above 1979, never heard filth like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 At the moment my sound is fairly close to Anthony Jacksons. If i had to change i would go for something close to Tony Grey (fodera not Yamaha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Geddy Lee circa Permanent Waves/Moving Pictures. Even his modern tone would do to be honest, but I grew up in the shadow of that awesome growl, and I'd love to sound like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Some good replies everyone remember it has to be as different from your current go to sound as possible but one you love lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Aston 'Family Man' Barrett Was listening to the Exodus album today and although his tone is totally different to mine, it's gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='funkypenguin' post='1075780' date='Jan 2 2011, 09:40 PM']At the moment my sound is fairly close to Anthony Jacksons. If i had to change i would go for something close to Tony Grey (fodera not Yamaha)[/quote] Are you using the gear in your signature to get that sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 As much as I love Marcus' tone,I'd have to go with Will Lee's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) It would be Gary Thain for me [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXymJj6nMs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXymJj6nMs[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq8nQOhZ3u8&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq8nQOhZ3u8...feature=related[/url] Edited January 2, 2011 by alanbass1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1075845' date='Jan 2 2011, 10:39 PM']Are you using the gear in your signature to get that sound?[/quote] Yes, all EQ etc. bypassed on the bass (modded indie 606) and the amp. not using my effects in my signal chain atm. its fairly close, not exact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1075877' date='Jan 2 2011, 11:13 PM']As much as I love Marcus' tone,I'd have to go with Will Lee's.[/quote] +1 yeah sorry to cheat and have two but will lee's "old" sound while he was using fenders he got a great sound with a jazz on randy crawfords "raw silk" and on the early spiro gyra stuff , he had a bit of flange on the go, just lovely oh and an honourable mention to Phil lynotts flanged P Bass on the" black rose" albun S&M pure class!!! guess i like the flange, big AJ fan too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi All Really like this tone- JBlakk I think [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bceglPMt0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bceglPMt0[/url] Quite Low action - same bass as mine but 6 string- has a real bark about it. At the mo` I sound just like this- [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90t0ThWP-pE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90t0ThWP-pE[/url] Bridge Pickup- bass boosted Love then both- and many others Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Mcartney around Sgt Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Getting it down to one tone would be tricky. Either Herbie Flowers' classic Fender Jazz or Duck Dunn's P-bass tones would be where I'd like to end up, depending on what I was playing. Alternatively, does anyone know who the bass player/set up used on the recent BBC drama 'Zen' might be? There was some nice playing in the incidental music, and for the first time in a long time the bass tone being used really made me sit up and pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 My old thread has come alive I see! Maybe you can all have a second go now then or is everyonestaying as their first choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 So it's tone that's different to you're own? Would have to be Justin Chancellor's, do I get all his equipment too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='bartelby' post='1095477' date='Jan 19 2011, 06:43 PM']So it's tone that's different to you're own? Would have to be Justin Chancellor's, do I get all his equipment too? [/quote] Yes I suppose you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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