Members Flâneur Posted June 5, 2009 Members Share Posted June 5, 2009 Perhaps an exaggeration, but tonight at rehearsal I really liked the sound I was getting, principally from my BDDI. Nice, clear and punchy and then, when I pushed it a bit, very melodic grit. Just thought I'd share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted June 5, 2009 Members Share Posted June 5, 2009 mmmmm........ grit:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flâneur Posted June 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2009 That's like food, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted June 5, 2009 Members Share Posted June 5, 2009 I love it... the old funk tone-rolled-off sound never really appealed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 That's like food, isn't it? SolderJunkie eats grit for breakfast . With steak and eggs:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 SolderJunkie eats grit for breakfast . With steak and eggs:eek: and biscuits and coffee:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 and biscuits and coffee:thu: You are right :lol: :facepalm:I can't believe I search for this pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 You are right :lol: :facepalm:I can't believe I search for this pic I can't believe you remembered that... so long ago. My wife was out of town and I could be a hedonist for two weeks. I ate and drank like a king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yeah me too I usually can't remember {censored}, but it's probably because Your thread was the first time time I had heard of grits. This thread was the second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 Grits can be good. Days where your tone inspires you are better. Rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 You are right :lol: :facepalm:I can't believe I search for this pic I can't believe it either, but it looks darn good to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J the D Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 Grits can be good. We refer to them as Southern Ice Cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 BBDI, grits, biscuits, steak & eggs. I like where this thread is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J the D Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 BBDI, grits, biscuits, steak & eggs. I like where this thread is going. Wait until you see what we have for dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 That happened to me the other day with a cranked V-4B, Big Muff and a p-bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kingmaker Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 That happened to me the other day with a cranked V-4B, Big Muff and a p-bass. I have found tonal nirvana in small amps rather than big ones, especially through headphones. I can only think that it forces me to really make my tone and playing consistent. On that note, over the past week or two since re-discovering the floating thumb technique and using more volume but a lighter touch on lighter strings. My tone has become closer to what I want it to be; smoother, more even and consistent. Perhaps it helps that I have switched back to my lighter Yamaha bass (a cheap one though, ironically) with a jazz neck and lighter strings. I don't have to fight the neck-dive and it's not uncomfortable to wear after awhile of standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have found tonal nirvana in small amps rather than big ones, especially through headphones. I can only think that it forces me to really make my tone and playing consistent. On that note, over the past week or two since re-discovering the floating thumb technique and using more volume but a lighter touch on lighter strings. My tone has become closer to what I want it to be; smoother, more even and consistent.Perhaps it helps that I have switched back to my lighter Yamaha bass (a cheap one though, ironically) with a jazz neck and lighter strings. I don't have to fight the neck-dive and it's not uncomfortable to wear after awhile of standing. Small amps have their places. I just find that having a nice overdriven tube amp helps. Of course, if I really wanted to I could do that with my SVT. But the neighbors 100 yards away from me may get a little annoyed. I've never liked headphones tonal wise. They just don't have the openness and solid low end bass cabs have. They have bass, but you can't really get cans to sound like a 115 no matter how hard you try. Although they are great for really listening closely to your playing though. Which is part of the reason I use them for practicing when I do. But for tone, mmeehh, not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J the D Posted June 6, 2009 Members Share Posted June 6, 2009 Fender Jazz->GK RB700->Eden CXL112= Tonal Nirvahna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 7, 2009 Members Share Posted June 7, 2009 I have found tonal nirvana in small amps rather than big ones, especially through headphones. I can only think that it forces me to really make my tone and playing consistent. g. This was my experience when I first got my SWR Pro series rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kingmaker Posted June 7, 2009 Members Share Posted June 7, 2009 Small amps have their places. I just find that having a nice overdriven tube amp helps. Of course, if I really wanted to I could do that with my SVT. But the neighbors 100 yards away from me may get a little annoyed. I've never liked headphones tonal wise. They just don't have the openness and solid low end bass cabs have. They have bass, but you can't really get cans to sound like a 115 no matter how hard you try. Although they are great for really listening closely to your playing though. Which is part of the reason I use them for practicing when I do. But for tone, mmeehh, not really. They do suck out some of the extreme bottom but make things sound focused. I'm also a big fan of the gut-shaking low end of a good 2x15" cab. However, unless you're playing dub/reggae and a flabby low end is beneficial, I find a smaller cab aids things. Maybe it's time for some 12"s for me. I must try an SWR. I always hear good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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