Frank Blank Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Well I have had the luxury of playing in a duo for many years so I’ve picked the basses I fancied and tailored my tone to each song. Also I’ve had the absolute luxury of not needing huge volume, what with no drummer and wanting clarity I’ve very, very happily used an FRFR speaker that’s been a glorious revelation... However, I am now in discussion with a guitarist I was in a band with over thirty years ago and have a drummer in waiting. The idea (so far) is to play kind of slow and heavy dub infused grooves with excruciatingly dissonant grating guitar cavorting over the top. Not sure my basses and rig are going to be right for such a sonic sludge bath, one can only try. I’m wondering if, in six months time I’ll have a Precision with flats, a Barefaced 6x10 (or similar) with an appropriate head. What would you use for such a project? Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 1974 Ibanez Rickenfaker through a beat-up 80's Peavey combo. And FX. Lots of FX. 3 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 Alright I’m just looking for an excuse to get one of these (fat chance)... 7 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Frank Blank said: Alright I’m just looking for an excuse to get one of these (fat chance)... That is exactly what i was just about to suggest. 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 And a couple of weight lifting roadies to help 2 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: And a couple of weight lifting roadies to help Yes, got those. 1 Quote
Rich Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Ovation Magnum, big lairy old amp, and a pedalboard the size of The Isle of Wight. 2 1 Quote
MrBen Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Frank Blank said: The idea (so far) is to play kind of slow and heavy dub infused grooves with excruciatingly dissonant grating guitar cavorting over the top. Can’t offer any input on the gear - but I’d love to hear the results! 3 Quote
Si600 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Is Pantherairsoft still around? Tapdancing on pedals and Dub was his thing IIRC. 1 1 Quote
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Frank Blank said: Alright I’m just looking for an excuse to get one of these (fat chance)... doesn't your stomp have a model of that? If you need more volume just add more of your powered speakers... Also if you want a massive bottom... you've got an ACG preamp on your ACG - you can do some nasty things with that boost knob on the neck filter Oh crap, I've broken the rules of basschat... yeah, your current gear is rubbish for that gig, sell it all and buy new stuff 1 1 Quote
Dan Dare Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Forget Barefaced and other modern, clean sounding, efficient kit if you want a "sonic sludge bath". Get some old Goodmans 18" drivers in massive cabinets and similarly ancient valve amplification. Tweeters are banned. Then start saving up for a long wheelbase Transit to cart it around 😁. 1 1 Quote
Rich Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Si600 said: Is Pantherairsoft still around? Tapdancing on pedals and Dub was his thing IIRC. Yes! What was the name of his duo project? They made some outrageous noises. 1 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Rich said: Ovation Magnum, big lairy old amp, and a pedalboard the size of The Isle of Wight. Just the Stomp for me, mind you I’d love to try a Magnum, Jah Wobble was a huge inspiration for me. Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 3 hours ago, LukeFRC said: doesn't your stomp have a model of that? If you need more volume just add more of your powered speakers... In all seriousness I was wondering that, if I could just add more... 3 hours ago, LukeFRC said: Also if you want a massive bottom... you've got an ACG preamp on your ACG - you can do some nasty things with that boost knob on the neck filter There are very few people I’d discuss my (potential) massive bottom with. Actually I’m in no doubt at all that the ACGs can easily create the sounds I’m after. Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Si600 said: Is Pantherairsoft still around? I Googled this and just got a paintball venue, who or what is Pantherairsoft? 1 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 @pantherairsoft is a long-standing BC member. 1 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said: @pantherairsoft is a long-standing BC member. Thanks SB, I thought it was a band! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 I think he's been mentioned because he may be in a band that plays something similar to your new outfit. Hope he sees we've tagged him 1 1 Quote
jrixn1 Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 3 hours ago, LukeFRC said: doesn't your stomp have a model of that? If you need more volume just add more of your powered speakers... 13 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: In all seriousness I was wondering that, if I could just add more... Yes, you can. The QSC has a link out so you just use an XLR cable to connect them. Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: Yes, you can. The QSC has a link out so you just use an XLR cable to connect them. That’s a dangerous thought... excellent. Quote
DanOwens Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Sack your guitarist, run parallel high and low rigs with octave up into a guitar rig and octave down into a wall of 15" speakers. Low pass filters with slow chorus for the deep stuff and high pass and delay / postrock verb / fuzz for the high stuff. Then sack your drummer and beatbox. Then lose the instruments and go acapella into the fx rig and start your new avant-garde solo choir. You've already got one fan here! 3 Quote
xgsjx Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Silvia Bluejay said: @pantherairsoft is a long-standing BC member. I often wonder where he went to. We used to discuss effects for hours. He had a webpage dedicated to effects too, but unfortunately, it’s gone. All that’s left is this. https://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass Edited January 29, 2020 by xgsjx 1 1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, xgsjx said: I often wonder where he went to. We used to discuss effects for hours. He had a webpage dedicated to effects too, but unfortunately, it’s gone. All that’s left is this. https://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass Well now I'm confused ... Sibob is definitely still around, and I thought that Sheponbass was a different guy altogether? 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Sibob, Sheponbass and Pantherairsoft. How confused am i then. There is a Simon Poulton bassist on FB uses twin Markbass heads with 2off Barefaced cabs but no idea which one of the above he is. Dave 1 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Guys, Sibob (Simon Poulton) and Shep are two different people. Shep and Pantherairsoft are the same person. Edited January 29, 2020 by Silvia Bluejay 1 1 Quote
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