The Power of STINGRAY - PART II - Tool Schism

[Grand Wazoo]

The Power of STERLING - Tool Schism

CORRECTION!! THE TITLE SHOULD READ - THE POWER OF STERLING -

Anyone likes this tune? Simple but effective and only a grtty ballsy Sterling can make it shine, check it out, I've thoroughly enjoyed this version


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7Ivm59fA8"]YouTube- Tool - Schism (bass cover)[/nomedia]



While the triplet sound is easy to get to grip with, be weary that If you attempt to play this along with the record, that the tempo switches between 6/4 to 5/8 in the intro and the rest of the song goes from 7/8 to 6/8 every other bar!! If you don't you'll find yourself out of sync. HEHE try it it's a bit nightmarish

 

[keko]

Very cool! Perfect bass tone with the pick!

But my friend I'm afraid that You miss something, I'm pretty sure that's Sterling?

Unfortunately I'm not pick player, so to play this bass line I should combine slapping and tapping technique!

 

[DTG]

yeah its a sterling,but a cool line

 

[Grand Wazoo]

oops so it is...

someone please slay me with a pitch fork!

Edited now... it should say Sterling (well done BP for that wicked bass)

 

[MadMatt]

Awesome sound. I can imagine the triplets are going to be a challenge to get as tight as he is play them.

 

[fly]

my son always plays this tune on my Sterling....sweet basses.

 

[Bloodfist]

Tools bass lines are fun to play. if you have a Stingray HH, try playing them on position 2. It sounds almost Identical to the albums tone.

 

[sitonmybass]

Sterlings ROCK!

I'm just sayin'...

 

[shakinbacon]

where are...

the power of the 25th, Bil Al and Bongo?

just sayin'

 

[Grand Wazoo]

the power of the 25th, Bil Al and Bongo?

just sayin'

Well if you look on youtube our own Alvaro aka Alvabass has a lot of videos that will make your eyes pop out, like this one for example:

I warn you, you will feel depressed after watching these video, Alvaro rocks

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xbVFLCq9mM"]YouTube- My version of the bassline for Molotov's "Que No Te Haga Bobo Jacobo"[/nomedia]

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYXTBGzPiC8&feature=channel"]YouTube- Edward Van Halen's "Eruption": Tapping section for bass[/nomedia]

 

[Corey S.]

stingrays with a pick pumps out tool-esqu tone just as well as sterlings if you ask me. brand new/refurbished strings should help as well..

 

[Dr. Lemonator]

Cool tone! I love the sound of that thing

 

[djaxup]

My Bongo HS does that, too. More important for the tone than the bass is the Sansamp. It needs some pretty strange settings, a tiny little bit of chorus or flange helps to get that bell-like tone, as well as turning the PU pan knob a tad towards the neck PU. Don´t pick the brand new strings too close to the bridge, i hit them just on top of the single coil PU and it sounds very nice.

Check out Toolbassplayer`s and Remmiiiii`s Tool Covers, they are top notch all around. The older covers of remi all feature the sterling.

 

[Sterling_Bass]

You did a great job nailing the tone of the song. The Sterling sounds great. Really nice job.

 

[strummer]

I warn you, you will feel depressed after watching these video, Alvaro rocks

Shouldn't it say you probably will feel inadequate as a bass player, but you will get very happy listening to Alvabss' stuff because he rocks

 

[koogie2k]

Tool - great bass lines. Always liked them and the band.

 

[mgauge]

watched the videos.. Im impressed!

 

[Alvabass]

Well if you look on youtube our own Alvaro aka Alvabass has a lot of videos that will make your eyes pop out, like this one for example:

I warn you, you will feel depressed after watching these video, Alvaro rocks

YouTube- My version of the bassline for Molotov's "Que No Te Haga Bobo Jacobo"

Hey guys, you are so kind. Thanks a lot! Actually, after I uploaded the Molotov video I thought of creating a thread similar to this ("The Power Of Bongo") since IMO, that video really captures the powerful tone and character of this awesome instrument. Unfortunately, I forgot about it because of lots of occupations. But thank you for reminding me of this and giving the chance of showcasing the overwhelming power of the Bongo bass!

And of course, that version of such a great song like "Schism" played on a Sterling is simply terrific!