Members Archon_113 Posted August 15, 2005 Members Posted August 15, 2005 I really like his tone on Dream Theater's Train of Thought album, but other than his signature Yamaha RBX bass I can't find any information about the equipment he uses. Does anyone know?
Members ToeJamFootball Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 i have a feeling he uses ampeg amps and cabs, and i think he is still using that Mesa Triax or whatever it is, the same preamp as Jonh Pretrucci. John Myung has no groove!! ToeJam
Members Archon_113 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Members Posted August 16, 2005 I don't really admire his playing that much, but I love the deep, growling tone he has on that album (and possibly others.) I may be wrong, but it certainly doesn't sound like there's an Ampeg amp in there anywhere.
Members ToeJamFootball Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 yeah i like his tone also, i think i am wrong with the ampeg, i know he has used them in the past, but his rig is always changing, someone who follows him more closely should pop by soon. ToeJam
Members bassmanjones Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 http://www.bassplayer.com/story.asp?sectioncode=16&storycode=3870
Members Archon_113 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Members Posted August 16, 2005 Holy crap that's a lot of equipment. Someone should design an amp that emulates his tone all on its own
Members NeonVomit Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 I've tried, and failed, many times to get that tone, before i just said 'screw it, i'll get my own sound' Holy crap he warms up for three hours before a show!! that might explain something!
Members Archon_113 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Members Posted August 16, 2005 What sort of chromatic exercise takes 2 hours to play?
Members NeonVomit Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 One that you play over and over and over and over and over and over etc.
Members jonathanl Posted August 16, 2005 Members Posted August 16, 2005 hey.. this month's bass player has a smalll update on Myung about the new album and his gear. It's changed a bit, it seems like . http://www.bassplayer.com/story.asp?sectioncode=16&storycode=9796
Members johans Posted August 22, 2005 Members Posted August 22, 2005 his photo .. kinda look like jackie chan
Members der oxenrig Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by johans his photo .. kinda look like jackie chan Yeah, a soul-less Jackie Chan with pretty hair.
Members ToeJamFootball Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 he had his best tone when he was playing the fist of his isgnature basses through a Mesa 400+ IMO
Members pbass_groovin Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 his tone is a little too polished for me
Members ToeJamFootball Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 it does sound somewhat digitised at times, with the effects, they dont sound analogue, i guiess he uses rackmount effect.
Members hasbeen Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 Myung uses many, many different things and switches often. For a rig right now he's using Ashdown. Does is da facts.
Members kenlacam Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 I don't understand why people are hating on John Myung's playing. I'd like to see anyone who says he has no groove to groove better! it's time to put up or u know what
Members NeonVomit Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 John Myung has an awful lot of groove when he needs/has a chance to show it. He's one of the most well-rounded bassists out there at the moment, imo.
Members fastplant Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 I just ahve to say, I bought Train of Thought this week and I can't stop listening to it.
Members brake Posted February 2, 2006 Members Posted February 2, 2006 Originally posted by NeonVomit Holy crap he warms up for three hours before a show!! that might explain something! i've done that before it's fun having complete control of whatever chops you've got
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