It Is Not – mr2kewl noodle

[mr2kewl]

i did this noodle in an attempt to make a solid body electric bass guitar sound like an acoustic double bass.

for what i have to work with, it continues to be an elusive sound for me.

and while this sounds close, a double bass it is not.

ohhhh...... is that a GAS pain i just felt???

the bass came first and filled it in with the keys and percussions so it wouldn't be so bland.

thanks for listening.

[SwanSong]

HI nice jazz type of song felt the keys could have been more dominant
somewhat closer to the beggining of song or a bit offer. but over all
a great jazz type bluesy sound like d it . deserves a thumb sup and a bump
regards NEIL

[Geir]

Bass sounds really cool !

nice one !

[SE]

Excellent jazz impro, the bass sounds really cool to me and the piano, gives some light and shade a great listen.

[chip withrow]

The percussion splashes and piano are placed just right - giving a bit of context without overwhelming that sweet bass sound. Felt like I was in a dark club, knocking back a stiff drink (well, I'm doing that) while slowly bobbing my head and digging this mellow groove.

[Ted]

You are very close to your goal. It might be as near as some EQ tweaks.

When I've attempted a similar feat, I used string bends to make my intonation less fretty. I also plucked nearer to the neck, and with the sides of my fingertips--almost with a little knuckle on the string.  If nothing else, it makes me feel like I'm playing an upright bass.

I really like the bass sound you've achieved. Don't forget whatever set up you used to get it as you continue your quest to simulate an upright.

[mr2kewl]

thanks for listen.

i just gave into the G.A.S. attack and bid on a high end fretless acoustic bass.

my wife is going to kick my arse if i win. LOL

[Ted]

i just gave into the G.A.S. attack and bid on a high end fretless acoustic bass.

I don't know if this is as high-end as you are aiming for, but it's what I've got, and I'm pretty happy with it, but I still don't think it simulates an upright that well:

Michael Kelly Club Custom 5 Fretless

It comes with round-wound strings, which I like. But flat-wound strings would probably get me closer to that upright sound.

[Redler]

Nice piece of jazz again, mr2kewl! Sounds very "jazz club" . The crash symbal sounds, cool!

Kari

[dasilvasings]

This mr2kewl trio is getting real! I can see you playing when I close my eyes.

I hate comparisons, but this reminds me the Brad Mehldau trio in late 90. They are all professional and top level technical musicians, but their music share a sense of intimacy with yours!

For general knowlege, here's them playing radiohead:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_4fiMIxO2E


Regarding the double-bass sound, i really suggest you get flatwound strings. Or you can also get nylon (?) strings that are coated with a black substance I don't know and sound a lot double-bassier. Just ask fo black coated strings.