Favorite Bass tone for rock/metal??

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Steve DiGiorgio's fretless magic on the Death albums stick out to me, (don't know what he used then, but know he currently uses EBS).

Billy Sheehan's live tone, (Hartke?) Killer.
 
Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) might be the only guy who doesn't sound super annoying with a fretless haha.
 
As far as players... most have been mentioned here, Geddy as well.

Really can't beat a jazz bass into an Ampeg, personally I'm a huge fan of the Sadowsky and Dark Glass Alpha/Omega 900 into a 2x12. Punchy as hell.
 
japetus said:
Sansamp Bass Driver is my tone. Give me a 4x10 and a decent bass amp with a decent bass and I can make it happen. If recording, I just use the Sansamp...the plug in isn't terrible either
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Have used it and it slams. Have a VT Bass now and it rules.
 
It's no contest for me, hands down my fav bass tone is Timmy C's, from RATM/Audioslave. Not polite. Not just audible. It kicks you in the nuts. Wish I could tell you how to get it, if I could I'd be using it myself! Cheers

 
Jeff Lord's.

That crimson glory rhythm section was CRISP.
 
thegame said:
DD Verni - Overkill - Peavey Mark 4 (Solid state)
Frank Bello - Anthrax - whatever he used on Got the time - killer!
David “Sticky fingers” Ellefson - Gallien Kreuger
Tool - Justin Chancellor - massive W/D rig feeding 3 signals to PA - mic‘d dry cab, mic’d wet cab for FX and finally a DI signal

Regardless the tone, the bass should always be placed high in the mix like all those bands do. Sounds heavier, supports the guitars better and adds much more dimensionality to the music when the bassist plays interesting and complimentary lines.
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Samsies!
 
I wonder what the signal chain was for Filter’s “Hey Man, Nice Shot?”
 
Nigel said:
I wonder what the signal chain was for Filter’s “Hey Man, Nice Shot?”
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Software... liner notes said something about no actual instruments were played, or something like that, can't remember for sure. Am I right?
 
Here's the quote... hell I'm not sure. :ROFLMAO:

Statement: There is a certain subset of musicians who for reasons unknown adhere to the false premise that "electronic" music or the tools involved imply a lack of creativity or inspired performance. Technology in the hands of creative, intelligent individuals is a tool for art, not a hindrance. Filter, being members of the current millennia, admit freely to the use of such devices.

But has Richard Patrick listed for vocals, bass, songwriting...
 
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