joejackson92 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Any thoughts on what basses work well in the Prog metal genre. Probs 5 or 6 string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Spector or Musicman. Wal if you have money to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You want one of these. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVyk_TObCo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVyk_TObCo[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor5string Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You Defiantly want to check out Dingwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 And Warwick of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Ummm, anything?! Depends what kind of player you are, what tuning you're in (scale length), although strings can negate that difference (high tension strings etc). I played metal for years with a Jazz bass with Dimarzio Humbuckers, sounded great. Its just about what you prefer really. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Prog metal isn't as hung up on image as other subgenres, so literally anything you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 pretty much most bass will do the trick ...... i think is not the bass is your playing style and technique ...... personally i say Warwick and Musicman is a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Peaveys are good! Even Michael Lepond from Symphony X uses em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 One of these. http://www.shergold.co.uk/images/gallery/hpc_custdbl124_1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Spector basses produce my favourite metal tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1350651269' post='1841776'] You want one of these. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVyk_TObCo[/media] [/quote] Hahaha I really don't understand this genre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1350658407' post='1841922'] Hahaha I really don't understand this genre [/quote] Would love to be able to do that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1350658545' post='1841927'] Would love to be able to do that though [/quote] If you'd been shunned by every female you'd ever met then you'd be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1350661974' post='1842008'] If you'd been shunned by every female you'd ever met then you'd be able to. [/quote] Damn this hot body of mine! Edited October 19, 2012 by chrismuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='joejackson92' timestamp='1350640343' post='1841525'] Any thoughts on what basses work well in the Prog metal genre. Probs 5 or 6 string? [/quote] It doesn't matter.Fender,Spector,Warwick,Mike Lull,anything.....get a bass you like and play it. You play the music,not the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 A Danelectro ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I've just reviewed a Danelectro Longhorn for Guitar Interactive Mag - and I have to say, you could 'shred' on it easily with it's cute lil bass neck! Heh, I really liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1350665995' post='1842082'] It doesn't matter.Fender,Spector,Warwick,Mike Lull,anything.....get a bass you like and play it. You play the music,not the bass. [/quote] Yup, totally totally totally agree. Get a bass set up well that you are really comfortable with and concern yourself with making music on it, not it's price tag * *leaves before Jessie J gets sung out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Anything you like or feel comfortable playing. You can always change your tone with those knob things on your amp etc etc I play for a prog metal band (sort of). I use my 4 string Ibanez SR or Squier P bass. They also both fit perfectly with the blues rock band I shall going to rehearse with in about 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I've never understood this way of thinking. Up until recently I used basses that are used in anything other than metal normally. If they work, feel right and give the sound YOU want, then your onto a win. However, to keep with the thinking used currently, I'd try out what I've used for Progressive Metal for years now; Yamaha TRB6II. More than enough dials to play with if you wish, built like a tank and the string spacing allows for pretty much anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Brand is irreverent. A £ 200 bass will sound just as bad as a £ 2000 bass if the band isn't tight and you neglect the basics. Apart from technical ability the important thing is to have a tone that sits well in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Agree with everyone else, as with any style the best bass is the one that feels comfortable, gives you the sound you want and inspires you to play. When I was in a metal band for years, I had warwicks, Yamaha TRBs and Ibanez, but my mainstay, my go-to bass over all the years was a USA Standard Jazz! That's until I got my first Sandberg.......... If you come across one, I'd recommend trying a Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5, but if not Yamaha TRB or Ibanez Soundgear (depending on how you feel about string spacing and scale length), or a Lakland Skyline 55-01 would all be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVeryTired Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'd say the brand is irrelevant if you like the bass and can get the sound you want out of it. For a lot of recent prog-type material a 5 or 6 would be good , both for the extended range and the ability to play across the neck in one position. Having said that, the famous proggers of the past managed okay with 4 strings. In short, play what works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) this is turning into TalkBass.... pick up a bass and play metal.... i doesnt matter what bass your using... ok maybe a daisy rock might look a bit strange [u][u] [/u][/u] imo you should play something different to everyone else and walk your own path [u][u].[/u][/u] Edited October 21, 2012 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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