cloudburst Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzmV7SXED5A Nice tone she's getting from a .... what? Looks like a Warwick Corvette, but the pickup spacing looks greater than any of the double buck Corvettes I've seen. And how's she getting this tone from it? I'm rubbish at identifying tone; does it sound like there's anything else in her signal chain? What other basses do you reckon would get closest to this? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 It sounds like a typical parrallel - wired MM style humbucker with a really nice focus and slight upper - mid rasp from the E.Q . Warwick did a fantastic job when they designed that MEC MM - style pickup - it's just about the best on the market , in my opinion . As always , the fact that she is a good player helps a lot , too . The good news , Gary , is that you should be able to get a very close approximation of that sound with your HH Bongo using the E.Q and the balance control . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372617666' post='2127772'] ...you should be able to get a very close approximation of that sound with your HH Bongo using the E.Q and the balance control . [/quote] Thx - I sensed that may be the answer - but didn't really want to put words in anyone's mouth. Must have a try at this tomorrow night. :-) CB Edited June 30, 2013 by cloudburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 The pickups look narrower than standard MEC M-style pups; the coils look closer together. That may account for the larger gap between the two pups. But the body looks contoured more than a standard Corvette, on the front upper edge. Almost like a Streamette or Infinette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='mart' timestamp='1372619522' post='2127799'] The pickups look narrower than standard MEC M-style pups; the coils look closer together. That may account for the larger gap between the two pups. But the body looks contoured more than a standard Corvette, on the front upper edge. Almost like a Streamette or Infinette. [/quote] her face also is squashed. the video is squashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 The tone sounds similar to a Wal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 There are many things I like about this clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1372685601' post='2128507'] But can she make a sandwich? [/quote] She's Brazilian ( I think ) - they usually make pretty good domestic servants . Edited July 1, 2013 by Dingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Checking out the comments on youtube lol - [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/MrSphiggy"]MrSphiggy[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/comment?lc=72OBMaXnACMdvEuz9e1oE5_yZ5gsfzBWdzhNAYLKR84"] 4 days ago [/url] her hands would make my wiener look huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1372685241' post='2128495'] The tone sounds similar to a Wal. [/quote] Aaaaaaargh. Not what I wanted to hear. Yet exactly what I wanted to hear. Chequebook well and truly OUT. Hit me with your Wals any prospective ex-Wal-owners. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 It's not hard to see why the number of active female members on Basschat can be counted on one hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1372688263' post='2128571'] It's not hard to see why the number of active female members on Basschat can be counted on one hand... [/quote] Yes , I agree . It would be very hard to find a good female servant on Basschat , even if you advertised in the Wanted section . There just aren't sufficient numbers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 When you listen to the clip without watching, it sounds like she is really digging in - yet she seems to have an incredibly light touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Rocket Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice tone, but the track is a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372688876' post='2128584'] Yes , I agree . It would be very hard to find a good female servant on Basschat , even if you advertised in the Wanted section . There just aren't sufficient numbers . [/quote] I'd serve anyone one of you..... Not with what you'd want with your misogyny mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1372690016' post='2128611'] I'd serve anyone one of you..... Not with what you'd want with your misogyny mind [/quote] I'm not a misogynist . I'm just a very , very attractive man who needs a cleaner . That sounds even worse , doesn't it ? Edited July 1, 2013 by Dingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372694507' post='2128703'] I'm not a misogynist . I'm just a very , very attractive man who needs a cleaner . That sounds even worse , doesn't it ? [/quote] Oh dear...where is this going??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1372616910' post='2127761'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzmV7SXED5A[/media] Nice tone she's getting from a .... what? Looks like a Warwick Corvette, but the pickup spacing looks greater than any of the double buck Corvettes I've seen. And how's she getting this tone from it? I'm rubbish at identifying tone; does it sound like there's anything else in her signal chain? What other basses do you reckon would get closest to this? CB [/quote] With the right strings, compression, messing around with parametric eq, playing hard by the bridge, having a bit of nail attack, most basses will do it. Just get a POD man, you can get most sounds you can dream of with one of them. I had comments on my Corvette $$ that it sounded more like a R*********** than a R***********. It was just me using a POD trying to get a Chris Squire tone, and it was coming out my little studio monitors and recorded on a little digi camera. I've done the same with a home build, a Streamer and now my Jazz, passive and active. Edited July 1, 2013 by xilddx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1372697265' post='2128750'] With the right strings, compression, messing around with parametric eq, playing hard by the bridge, having a bit of nail attack, most basses will do it. Just get a POD man, you can get most sounds you can dream of with one of them. I had comments on my Corvette $$ that it sounded more like a R*********** than a R***********. It was just me using a POD trying to get a Chris Squire tone, and it was coming out my little studio monitors and recorded on a little digi camera. I've done the same with a home build, a Streamer and now my Jazz, passive and active. [/quote] I'm hopeless at effects. I know nothing. I only own an OC-2, bought when they first came out (which I only use with fretless) and a Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor. Which POD is best to get? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1372700065' post='2128793'] I'm hopeless at effects. I know nothing. I only own an OC-2, bought when they first came out (which I only use with fretless) and a Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor. Which POD is best to get? CB [/quote] If you REALLY want certain tones you have to work at it. I still know naff all about parametric eq, but I mess about with a 4 band para and have learned enough to get me what I need. I have a POD X3 Live. It saves a fortune on amps and cabs and sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1372632566' post='2128027']her face also is squashed. the video is squashed [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4]I'm guessing this may be closer to reality...[/size] [size=4][/size] Edited July 1, 2013 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1372700408' post='2128799']I have a POD X3 Live.[/quote] Really? You've never mentioned it before, Nige... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1372688263' post='2128571'] It's not hard to see why the number of active female members on Basschat can be counted on one hand... [/quote] Just what I was thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Wil' timestamp='1372702037' post='2128830'] Just what I was thinking... [/quote] I agree , too . Time and again on this site people ( males ) go daft over any half - decent looking woman who happens to play the bass . Have they never seen a woman before ? More's to the point , why would them having a bass in their hands make them so irresistable ? I would be seriously put off any girl who played the bass - it's just not very alluring. I like to see a woman with a hoover or a saucepan in her hands rather than a bass , then I know she is in her element and I feel happy for her . Edited July 1, 2013 by Dingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372704361' post='2128877']...I would be seriously put off any girl who played the bass - it's just not very alluring. I like to see a woman with a hoover or a saucepan in her hands rather than a bass, then I know she is in her element and I feel happy for her.[/quote] Ouch! Calling Spacechick, Bluejay, Evil Undead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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