Re: Solid, beefy lows - but where is the pickup?
Posted: 21 Aug 2018, 17:54
I think John Entwhistle influenced such a lot of bass players, as regards his sound...he once said he wanted to sound like Duane Eddy , only lower!
He also used very large and powerful amps which influenced many bass players...able to compete at last with the lead guitar and drums..
Using a treble sound on bass was always pretty weak and ropey, until the big power amps became available. Playing the bass loud with lots of treble (like Jet did on his solo records) gave a different tone with flatwounds - the growl...whereas with roundwounds, it was a deep twang sound..take your pick!
He also used very large and powerful amps which influenced many bass players...able to compete at last with the lead guitar and drums..
Using a treble sound on bass was always pretty weak and ropey, until the big power amps became available. Playing the bass loud with lots of treble (like Jet did on his solo records) gave a different tone with flatwounds - the growl...whereas with roundwounds, it was a deep twang sound..take your pick!