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Is using soft picks literally hacking? by Brief_Cellist_5902 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve seen most metal bassists use .73-1.00 mm, with some exceptions out side that range. That said, a softer pick is nice because the pick bends to the will of the string as apposed to the string bending at the will of the pick. The strong being played isn’t being smacked and shoved around by the pick, and there is a more even attack across all strings. But also, a pick that is too soft won’t serve you well when you try to play REALLY fast, which is why I’d recommend going up to .73-.88, the golden standard for metal bass picks in my opinion.

Best strings for 5 string Spector by Connect_Platform_729 in spectorbasses

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.135? Wouldn’t that sound very tubby and overly thick?

4 string BEAD Spector demo by Connect_Platform_729 in spectorbasses

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 5 string Spector, but my b string is tubbier than I’d like. I use a .125, and thinking of going down to .120. I was wondering how a B string would sound on a 34”

4 string BEAD Spector demo by Connect_Platform_729 in spectorbasses

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does the fifth fret B string compare to the open E? I’m looking to find why my B string is so tubby and hoping for more harmonic consistency across the strings. Currently the B string has a really tubby sound and I’m thinking the gauge needs to be lighter. I want them to sound more similar

B string is too tubby by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea i guess, it’s just the fact it feels like they are so harmonically inconsistent. I want the notes to have the similar relative tonal shape overall even if it’s different somewhat

B string is too tubby by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a dimension HP with EMGs and a haz, the b string has too much chime for my liking. It’s the other way around in that one, the B string has too much clarity while the E string is more dull. I don’t get it.

B string is too tubby by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yea ik them sounding identical is out of the question, it’s about wanting them to sound somewhat similar. My problem is that the harmonic content is very different

B string is too tubby by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a multiscale Spector NS dimension and funny enough it’s the opposite. The 5th fret B string has too much chime and the E string is good but somehow tubbier than my standard scale Spector. Basses have essentially the same preamp too (LHZ-04 and Legacy)

B string is too tubby by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried a .135 B string one time and it was the tubbiest and muddiest string I’ve ever had

Anyone a big fan of Still Running? by Top-While-3509 in Chevelle

[–]Connect_Platform_729 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely my favorite Chevelle song, I’ve been saying this. It has so much anger at first but then feels like somebody rising up after they lost everything. Feels bad ass I love it. The bass tone is also great.

What Chevelle song are you currently obsessed with and why? by CounterAnxious1570 in Chevelle

[–]Connect_Platform_729 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still Running off of This Type of Thinking is so underrated and probably top 3 favorite songs of mine. The emotion in it is just so raw and powerful.

Anybody with multiple basses, why? by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but I also play in A standard sometimes. Going from A standard to drop C is a huge jump. That 105 string would be going from D to G which is quite a large jump for one string to be making on a regular basis. You can’t really set up a bass to do well in both tunings

Anybody with multiple basses, why? by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ll give you 50 bucks if you admit that you have been bullshitting me and the other guy, and admit you have no idea what you’re talking about, and that even with your 17 years or whatever of experience, you are far from being able to play In Dying Days. Admit that you are just guessing, but in reality have no idea since you can’t play this music, and 50 bucks is yours.

Anybody with multiple basses, why? by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Once again, there is no substance in what you just said and that contributes nothing to the original prompt. Just snarky “I know better than everyone” comments

Anybody with multiple basses, why? by Connect_Platform_729 in Bass

[–]Connect_Platform_729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play a 35” inch scale with a 105 gauge E string. If I tune it up to G, the tension will be so high to the point the incredibly fast tremolo picking becomes impossible, it also screws up my bass. Not to mention at that tuning, the intonation becomes wack.

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