odub Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Right, I've done a search, I've read the wiki, I've read wikipedia and seen the equipment list, but could anyone offer any opinion on how exactly the bass tone to "the Widow" on Francis the mute is created? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm not sure what track it is but on that album he just uses some distortion, and what sounds like a ring modulator and a wah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 71 fretless P. Thats gotta be the biggest influence on that sound! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm I was hoping it'd be more like a pedal I could just turn on, now I need a 71 fretless P and the ability to play one, That is a killer tone though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know, in listening to it to figure it out, you've (yes, I'm blaming it all on you odub) made me decide to switch my fretless neck to my Darkstar Precision and make my Jazz fretted. You!!! PS. Sorry for that badly formed sentence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm a huge Mars Volta fan but I've never thought about the bass tone. I will have a listen *grabs iPod*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) I manipulate other peoples instruments, it’s what I do. [quote name='DanOwens' post='463950' date='Apr 16 2009, 02:12 PM']I know, in listening to it to figure it out, you've (yes, I'm blaming it all on you odub) made me decide to switch my fretless neck to my Darkstar Precision and make my Jazz fretted. You!!! PS. Sorry for that badly formed sentence![/quote] A quick edit to say, this song proves without a shadow of a doubt that no matter how good the song is, there is NEVER space for 3 minutes on unlistenable self indulgent twonk on the end. Edited April 16, 2009 by odub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacojacojaco Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 hi, I used a 1971 Fender Fretless with a jazz pickup installed. If you go to www.bassplayer.com, the article has info on that bass. The only pedal I used on that track, and have used on almost all my recordings, is a Boss compressor that has three knobs (the two knob and 4 knob do not sound good to me). It helps bring out harmonics and with the fretless, it makes it a lot more compressed (obviously) and mid-range-e. Hope that helps, Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Wow! Thanks for all the wonderful music Juan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm just amazed, and really ashamed at my comment about the bit at the end. Juan you're one of my favorite ever players, thanks so much for replying to me directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [quote name='jacojacojaco' post='464182' date='Apr 16 2009, 05:31 PM']hi, I used a 1971 Fender Fretless with a jazz pickup installed. If you go to www.bassplayer.com, the article has info on that bass. The only pedal I used on that track, and have used on almost all my recordings, is a Boss compressor that has three knobs (the two knob and 4 knob do not sound good to me). It helps bring out harmonics and with the fretless, it makes it a lot more compressed (obviously) and mid-range-e. Hope that helps, Juan[/quote] Crikey! Big respect to you Juan, your playing has always made me think "wow!" from Racer X to the Mars Volta. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='odub' post='464724' date='Apr 17 2009, 09:50 AM']I'm just amazed, and really ashamed at my comment about the bit at the end. Juan you're one of my favorite ever players, thanks so much for replying to me directly.[/quote] Ho ho You may want to keep an eye on your audiences for a while, odub..... Edited April 17, 2009 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [quote name='jacojacojaco' post='464182' date='Apr 16 2009, 05:31 PM']hi, I used a 1971 Fender Fretless with a jazz pickup installed. If you go to www.bassplayer.com, the article has info on that bass. The only pedal I used on that track, and have used on almost all my recordings, is a Boss compressor that has three knobs (the two knob and 4 knob do not sound good to me). It helps bring out harmonics and with the fretless, it makes it a lot more compressed (obviously) and mid-range-e. Hope that helps, Juan[/quote] WOW! Hello Juan. I saw you play in Birmingham with Mars Volta and it was honestly amazing. I was staring at you almost the whole time, I love the way you have a little corner set-up for yourself! I've read that article a few times, great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hey Juan Will you be doing this anytime soon again? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOW_-OESnq0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOW_-OESnq0[/url] [s]Do you still have that Jazz bass by the way?[/s] (oops sorry checked your wiki, you sold it on ebay for charity never mind!) I could tell there was a good tone there even though the recording wasent great. Care to give me any insight as to what you were using in those early days? Cheers mate! Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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