What Really IS The Best Bass For Metal??

[discreet]

[b]What Really IS The Best Bass For Metal??[/b]

I know it's been a running joke on this forum for some time now, but seriously -

What really IS the best bass for metal? Eh? Eh?

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Edited September 9, 2013 by discreet

[Chiliwailer]

If you're looking for a bass with bite, a bass that can make the ladies melt and a bass that is literally bitchin'......

Edited September 8, 2013 by Chiliwailer

[dannybuoy]

[Dad3353]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378646401' post='2202712']...What really IS the best bass for metal? Eh? Eh?...[/quote]

A difficult one to answer; as we all have different views and tastes. Here's my take on base metals, ymmv...
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One could make a cast iron case for some of these. There are expensive ones for those with enough brass, but if you can cop a cheap one, it's a steal, and you can bronze in the sun with the money left over.

I'm afraid I didn't understand the rest of your post. Basschat rules..? Yes, indeed, we all know that, but if it makes you happy, I'll concur. Basschat rules, OK..? There, is that better..?

Edited September 8, 2013 by Dad3353

[discreet]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1378649364' post='2202746']
...if you can cop a cheap one, it's a steal.
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Steal? Someone call a copper! And so on and so forth.

[Paul S]

I am sure there must be a joke in there somewhere about bass, metal, gold, alchemy, but the correct combination of words is eluding me. Can someone put me out of my misery?

[MarkG3]

Surely it would be a bass with one string, one fret and then you wouldn't even need to bother with an amp either.



Not meant to upset any metal lovers out there

[hoiho]

[quote name='OBT1000_S12' timestamp='1378655533' post='2202830']
Surely it would be a bass with one string, one fret and then you wouldn't even need to bother with an amp either.
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Something like this, you mean?

[MarkG3]

[quote name='hoiho' timestamp='1378656989' post='2202843']


Something like this, you mean?

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Spot on

[Mr. Foxen]

Because
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrwCacUd74

[Machines]

This bass is quite good in metal:

[BassTractor]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1378652818' post='2202798']
Can someone put me out of my misery?
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Of course, I'll oblige.
Just PM me your name and address.
Steel, copper or dum-dum?

[megallica]

I watched some footage from Download 2013 on tv and was pleasantly surprised at how many Warwicks were being used.
The Warwick midrange sound cuts through the distorted guitar crunch very well.

[discreet]

[quote name='megallica' timestamp='1378746247' post='2204152']
I watched some footage from Download 2013 on tv and was pleasantly surprised at how many Warwicks were being used.
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I've noticed that generally, too. Not the most obvious choice (or shape!)

[Ghost_Bass]

This Bass seems to be particularly fond to Metal...

[discreet]

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1378746503' post='2204158']
This Bass seems to be particularly fond to Metal...


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Not sure if 'fond' is the right word, there.

[Ghost_Bass]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378746583' post='2204161']
Not sure if 'fond' is the right word, there.
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That's my lack of english showing up, perhaps i should have used the word "bond" but i thought it could be a catalyst for somebody start making jokes about bondage...




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