ahpook Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1435423245' post='2808674'] You think with as much effort as that guy is putting into those drums he would be able to walk across a stage without breaking his leg wouldn't you? [/quote] And...on sticks....Dave Grohl....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1435423508' post='2808679'] And...on sticks....Dave Grohl....! [/quote] Ba dum, tshhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Silly question ( haven't read all posts on here yet)!; I saw this being played on a 5 string on Joel's Holland programme. Does this mean , it would just be b -e-a-d-g with no drop turnings on any of the strings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I always play it on a 5er tuned BEADG. I'm working on it on drums at the moment and it's epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebasshead Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 C-E-A-D-G when I played it on 5er worked for me, seemed to make sense for keeping my fretting hand in one place for the verses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 The original is tuned C F# B E, and it sounds good / is pretty easy to play in that, but if you can do it on a 5 string it is more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 The bridge is ripped off from Uriah Heep's "Bird of Prey". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1435398711' post='2808379'] I'd disagree, I play this in our set in a schecter pj with standard 105's. It's a little loose, but it's meant to be that way if you listen to the recording. If it's the o my song you play in that tuning, it may sound off to your ears, but I play a couple tuned to Db so I'm used to the feel. Is it possible you are being a touch to gentle with your right hand? My setup is the above with just the P pickup, tone full, gritty overdrive sansamp VT, and dig in! [/quote] I suspect I'm being too vigorous with the right hand - it may of course be a complete lack of talent that prevents me getting anything even passable! I think your bass has a longer (35") scale length as well so I guess the standard 105s are a bit less floppy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1435572355' post='2810040'] I suspect I'm being too vigorous with the right hand - it may of course be a complete lack of talent that prevents me getting anything even passable! I think your bass has a longer (35") scale length as well so I guess the standard 105s are a bit less floppy? [/quote] Mine were the DR Low riders and I am sure they were past 110 on a 34". But the only way I can play it (which sounds fine to me) is very heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge666 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) I used to play this in an old covers band P bass tuned C F Bb Eb on 45-105 Roto's - an no plec!! Sounded pretty good from where I was standing! [url="https://youtu.be/v-oHpcMOA4o"]https://youtu.be/v-oHpcMOA4o[/url] Edited June 29, 2015 by grunge666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1435572355' post='2810040'] I suspect I'm being too vigorous with the right hand - it may of course be a complete lack of talent that prevents me getting anything even passable! I think your bass has a longer (35") scale length as well so I guess the standard 105s are a bit less floppy? [/quote] Nope, she is a 34". Not sure where your issue lies then, 'cos I'd say I'm rather heavy with the right hand. You could try playing g closer to the bridge, the strings will move about a little less there, but will sound more twangy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 [quote name='grunge666' timestamp='1435581938' post='2810208'] I used to play this in an old covers band P bass tuned C F Bb Eb on 45-105 Roto's - an no plec!! Sounded pretty good from where I was standing! [url="https://youtu.be/v-oHpcMOA4o"]https://youtu.be/v-oHpcMOA4o[/url] [/quote] Sounds about right to me too! Although I tend to play it closer to the nut, doing it mostly below the 5th fret. Perhaps that may help?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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