tone is subjective. most would can agree that certain bassists have great tone, but it really depends on your gear. on most amps with only 3 eg knobs, i'll cut the mids (not entirely, but a lot.) i like the really deep fat sound. i'm using an fender custom artist series jazz bass (with a p bass neck and pickups. awesome look and feel.) the major problem sprouts from the lack of tone control on the bass. i have a volume pot, but no tone pots.
if i use my church's bass, i'll cut some of the mids on the bass. then i'll add some to the amp head. when we play during one of our celebrations we don't use amps. i have a boss tu-2 tuner. then i use an odb3 (boss bass overdrive.) i turn the drive all the way down. i use it as a boost/2band eq. i turn the volume to 12 o clock, the gain all the way up, the treble to about 2 - 2.5, and he bass all the way up. next is a dd6 digital delay used with my rv5 reverb for swells. then to a di box.
one of our sound engineers mixes my tone at the board. i would suggest that you find someone who you think has good tone, some one you know, that you can ask questions to personally. it'll be easier for you to sit down and use trial and error with a person as opposed to over the internet. they'll be able to help you find tone that sounds good, nd that you like.
In my opinion, whenever i set up my bass settings on my amplifier, and you want a sound that will be heard, but not overpowering everyone else, u usually want to boost your mid range up, and try and keep all the bass and treble and contour somewhere around the middle. try it :], hope it helps
Ok Tenni,I know it's been a while since you've posted a bass blog, but you should really post a video for "The Time Has Come". That bass line is killing me :)
does any one no what bass he's playing???
mehtevas373 1 year ago
haha love you man.
you kinda look like brat pitt.
xRossxALF 2 years ago 5
lol! a little bit of deoderant!
xB4SsXb0yx 3 years ago 3
Hii!! can u give me tips on how to equalize my bass amp.. more likely i always mess up on my settings. help me please...
jesterM 3 years ago
tone is subjective. most would can agree that certain bassists have great tone, but it really depends on your gear. on most amps with only 3 eg knobs, i'll cut the mids (not entirely, but a lot.) i like the really deep fat sound. i'm using an fender custom artist series jazz bass (with a p bass neck and pickups. awesome look and feel.) the major problem sprouts from the lack of tone control on the bass. i have a volume pot, but no tone pots.
whyarizonamusic 3 years ago
if i use my church's bass, i'll cut some of the mids on the bass. then i'll add some to the amp head. when we play during one of our celebrations we don't use amps. i have a boss tu-2 tuner. then i use an odb3 (boss bass overdrive.) i turn the drive all the way down. i use it as a boost/2band eq. i turn the volume to 12 o clock, the gain all the way up, the treble to about 2 - 2.5, and he bass all the way up. next is a dd6 digital delay used with my rv5 reverb for swells. then to a di box.
whyarizonamusic 3 years ago
one of our sound engineers mixes my tone at the board. i would suggest that you find someone who you think has good tone, some one you know, that you can ask questions to personally. it'll be easier for you to sit down and use trial and error with a person as opposed to over the internet. they'll be able to help you find tone that sounds good, nd that you like.
whyarizonamusic 3 years ago
In my opinion, whenever i set up my bass settings on my amplifier, and you want a sound that will be heard, but not overpowering everyone else, u usually want to boost your mid range up, and try and keep all the bass and treble and contour somewhere around the middle. try it :], hope it helps
CedricJMatous 3 years ago
thanks for uploading but...
what's up with the deodorant thingy?
midori7474 3 years ago
Ok Tenni,I know it's been a while since you've posted a bass blog, but you should really post a video for "The Time Has Come". That bass line is killing me :)
rockers360 3 years ago 2
does anyone know what kind of bass that is
kobimusi 3 years ago 2
Acoustic bass. Nt sure what brand tho.
Veekcore 3 years ago
tenni, when u walk, do u use two, three, or four fingers? it seems like u use three but then again it looks like u use two or even four
krnyoungkrn 3 years ago
Remember guys...
A little bit of deodorant goes a long, long way!!! God bless u all!!! hehe
jcdrumkey 3 years ago
simple intro yet effective..C# E F# G# 2x...
God Bless.
spurssucknuggetsrule 3 years ago
bro can you plz make a complete vid of a song like salvation is here plz do that GOD BLESS YOu............
gitaraka2 3 years ago
Is there tabs to the intro he always play before starting the blog?
BassistHwisun 3 years ago
Rock'n the "A" string without a bridge pin!?
Impressive..
4164life 3 years ago
It's black...
Rissole777 3 years ago
hahaha :)
aznlepercon 3 years ago
Does anyone have a good link to the bass tabs for this? PM me please :)
gritstrek 3 years ago
lil deoderant rofl
halowut 3 years ago
LOL i love the intro to this vid
lovelifelight 3 years ago
,Love Love Tenni!!!!!!!!!!!
BeAr110890 3 years ago
Gr8 job buddy
shalinc7 3 years ago
lol! deodarant.....greater is he who lives in me than he who lives in the world..
GOD BLESS!!!
JustBeJustBe 3 years ago
would be nice if you actually went through the entire song..
phantuz 3 years ago
LOL omgosh......the deo part was so funny yet true
Imakefood 3 years ago
i need to see the same tipe of video but in guitar plis!!!
diegorockman48 3 years ago
i need to see the same tipe of video but in guitar plis!!!
diegorockman48 3 years ago
I like that base guitar of yours
TDM421tom 3 years ago
lol. thanks i wanted to teach my bass player how to do it and i didn't know how to say what i was hearing in my head lol!!
deordorant. you're funny haha
christinaakamaddy 3 years ago
I like how you do these videos. Thanks!
livingpicture 4 years ago
Thnx soooooooooo much 4 posting this, Ten =)
Nicole
nicole4JESUS 4 years ago
weno podrian hacer los mismo pero con la guitarra
elsola6 4 years ago
yeej! you rock ..
sjelliee 4 years ago
Another bass blog!! Thanks for doing this!
Deodorant...lol
Zegiklekkerniet07 4 years ago
Lol I've never touched a bass guitar but its just too funny to see this :P
PyAdrian 4 years ago
i love his advice! :]
...and i want an accent!
batmanforever94 4 years ago 2
You're my sensei tenni. :]
bassrocksr24 4 years ago
deodorant??
lol
eesulbee 4 years ago
lol. haha..
the last line is so random.
IwatchYOUxD 4 years ago
Lol, What's up with the deodorant? Haha...
CHEERS!
/\/\@X
kaisuke 4 years ago
great :D
toydinosxx 4 years ago
awesome blog mate!
suntokki 4 years ago
hahaha! so true.
vma82 4 years ago 3
great! great words to live by as well... heheheh!
sixstringzinvader 4 years ago 2