Pow_22 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]My current covers band does Chelsea Dagger by Fratellis and I’m looking for something that will give me a trebly, clanky and [i]slightly[/i] dirty sound but enough bass not to drop out of the song – something sounding like what id imagine a Rickenbacker through a valve amp would sound like.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Ive tried a Big Muff and also a Boss Bluesdriver, whilst the Boss gets close its still a bit too fuzzy. My rig probably doesn’t help too much – P Bass with Flats > Tech 21 VT > Ampeg 350h > Ampeg 410he.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I get that the flats probably wont help but I do believe that the bass player from fratellis also uses flats on a P albeit through an SVT valve amp that probably helps.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Is there any pedal that would get me close to this type of sound without costing the earth?[/color][/size][/font] Quote
uncle psychosis Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 There will be other suggestions but check out the EHX Bass Soul Food. Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 How's your EQ looking? If you're not already cutting the bass and opening up the treble a bit, that might be worth a try! Quote
dudewheresmybass Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I've had good results using: Bass soul food Ibanez bass tube screamer Hardwire cm2 Quote
Japhet Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I use a Way Huge Green Rhino on that song. Sounds alright to me. Quote
rmorris Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Sounds like making it hard for yourself with the flats. Change to rounds or a substitute bass for this track ? Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I can`t imagine not being able to get that sound with a Precision and a VT Bass - though rounds on said Precision would help. I`d just adjust the eq on the VT til you get what you need by trial and error. I don`t think any other pedals are needed. Quote
charic Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Yeah, it'll be the strings I'm afraid! Also, try a pick Quote
gary mac Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I've played this on a few deps and got the sound pretty much spot on. No pedals, just one of my Fenders or G&L's. Always with rounds and a pick. Quote
Muzz Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Yep, we do this now and again - I don't use a precision, but a split coil in the right place, some EQ and clattering it with a pick can do it - the VTBass should be even better. Quote
dannybuoy Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 The VT is perfect for this. Bass Soul Food will do as well, but not as good a job as what you already have I reckon! Time for roundwound strings, bring 2 basses if you must have flats for other tunes! Quote
ratman Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I play a P with flats. I have a Bass Soul Food which gives me that dirty clank. I've also tried a B3K which did it brilliantly too. As said above though, the VT you own should be able to do this for you. Quote
rmorris Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I sort of assumed the OP would be using a plectrum (or finger nails )...??? Quote
toneknob Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) How about a Sansamp Programmable BDDI? Edited February 10, 2016 by toneknob Quote
Beedster Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 OP wants trebley/clanky and not one reply has suggested "get a Ric". What's wrong with this place these days Quote
IBWT Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Crank up the treble and character on your VT. Quote
gary mac Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1455111542' post='2975983'] OP wants trebley/clanky and not one reply has suggested "get a Ric". What's wrong with this place these days [/quote] We're afraid of Mr Ric suing our arses, for suggesting using one of his axes on a Fratellis number. Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1455116913' post='2976076'] We're afraid of Mr Ric suing our arses, for suggesting using one of his axes on a Fratellis number. [/quote] The Ricstormtroopers are setting phasers to stun as we speak................... Quote
Beedster Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1455117874' post='2976094'] The Ricstormtroopers are setting phasers to stun as we speak................... [/quote] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/The-Bee-Gees-002_zpsw3ikjax8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/The-Bee-Gees-002_zpsw3ikjax8.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
lee650 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I use the EHX bass big muff on the dry setting for that tune! Sounds great,probably nothing like the original though,buy it does me 😆 Quote
fretmeister Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 B3K vote from me. That blend control is ace. Quote
dannybuoy Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1455129981' post='2976286'] B3K vote from me. That blend control is ace. [/quote] For a punky Precision tone though, I have to say the Vulcan (with the colour set to the old school position) beats the B3K. It's as if the midrange was tuned to pair with an angry P and sounds a bit like a Darkglass Vintage but with hairier balls. Quote
BigBassBob Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 You could try lowering the action a touch and playing more aggressively. The VT you have should be able to get you there. As others have said, I think rounds would make getting that clanky P sound a lot easier. Quote
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