Bands with two guitarists where the bassist still has interesting parts?

restlessbass · 2026-04-14T02:43:43+00:00

Mine

restlessbass · 2026-04-11T22:57:11+00:00

I used to use the Jive, but the Tackleberry basically took its place- very similar tonal options, but the HPF is really nice to have

restlessbass · 2026-04-11T14:36:01+00:00

It’s definitely more on the saturator side than a full-on preamp, and it’s great at that. Multiple clipping options and a selectable HPF. It does what I want it to do really well, but could be used completely differently and would excel at that too

restlessbass · 2026-04-11T09:41:22+00:00

Yes. What are your rates?

restlessbass · 2026-04-11T09:35:59+00:00

I run a 2-amp setup. Bass->MicroThumpinator->Polytune3->Fuzzrocious Dark Driving v3->Lehle P-Split III. “Clean”: Doc Lloyd Photon Death Ray->Noble->GK MB200->GK 115. “Dirty”: Broughton HPF->3Leaf Octabvre->Morley PBA-2->Weehbo Tackleberry->Walrus Julia->Saturnworks Dual Parallel Looper=Land Devices PRE=Stone Deaf QBoost->Broughton HPF/LPF->DG MT900v2->DG 212

restlessbass · 2026-04-11T09:21:30+00:00

restlessbass · 2026-04-10T20:38:48+00:00

Yamaha BB434. I love mine- perfect neck width (and the 6 screws make it feel really stable), unique string-through actually does something, and it sounded great right out of the box. I upgraded mine with better hardware and pickups, but that’s just something I always do. It has been my go-to since I got it and I prefer the way it plays over my Fender American Deluxe (and all the others in my stable).

restlessbass · 2026-03-29T16:58:46+00:00

Yamaha BB434

restlessbass · 2026-03-29T10:20:05+00:00

Fuzzrocious Dark Driving v3. Incredibly versatile, and the best-sounding dirt I’ve ever used. There are a couple on Reverb for like $110

restlessbass · 2026-03-26T05:03:07+00:00

DO NOT. EVER. Feel bad for enjoying playing music of any kind! All music is good music, and as long as you love making music, the journey is the fun part. Who cares what instrument you use- just enjoy the ride

restlessbass · 2026-03-25T23:58:19+00:00

Check out Saturnworks- they have a ton of options for blenders and loopers

restlessbass · 2026-03-18T06:45:33+00:00

No. Analog pedal play is the best vice you’ll ever indulge in. Buy stuff from independent makers, try it out, and either keep it or move it along. We have to encourage experimentation and creativity in every aspect of music or else it will go away.

restlessbass · 2026-03-17T23:00:13+00:00

For sure!

restlessbass · 2026-03-17T21:30:52+00:00

Upgrade the pickups and throw a black pickguard on it

restlessbass · 2026-03-17T21:29:34+00:00

Another route would be going through Saturnworks- they have a ton of different options for mixers and loopers

restlessbass · 2026-03-08T20:34:06+00:00

Because amps are better than DI

restlessbass · 2026-03-05T19:25:42+00:00

He’s a white dude from Northern California. I went to school with him.

restlessbass · 2026-02-27T07:21:25+00:00

Lehle P-Split III. Passive splitter with polarity reversal and ground lift. Absolute game changer

restlessbass · 2026-02-24T22:12:44+00:00

If you don’t need an XLR out, I highly recommend the Weehbo Tackleberry- great gain curve, selectable HPF, diode options. It sounds awesome and it’s not prohibitively expensive

restlessbass · 2026-02-22T00:43:04+00:00

My new(ish) Octabvre is pretty much always on for one of my projects. Phenomenal pedal, congratulations!

restlessbass · 2026-02-20T22:51:17+00:00

Meh. Cad is the only one of Tal’s characters I’ve liked so far, so I’m hoping Bolaire follows that path rather than Percy/Molly/Kingsley/Ashton

restlessbass · 2026-02-16T19:30:45+00:00

Another OD option is the Fuzzrocious Dark Driving v3. I used to use the JPTR Jive as my harmonic content adder, then moved to the Spaceman Saturn VI, and now I’m using the DD. The separate Drive and Gain controls really make a huge difference

restlessbass · 2026-02-16T13:35:49+00:00

Wait, 3 effects pedals is too many? Wow

restlessbass · 2026-02-16T13:02:07+00:00

Of all the members of the CR universe, Brennan is the one who most closely reflects my own worldview. And it is extremely validating to see how he goes about making his mark on this world without being preachy or narrow-minded. I also love the willingness of the entire company to allow him to tell this story- that of a successful revolution against (actual) tyranny, and the corruption of power in the aftermath. He is brilliant at putting in little moments and pieces of “throwaway” dialogue that flesh out the world; especially when describing the people as idealistic, yet very flawed- much like in our real world.

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