Set up for Hardcore/Metallic Hardcore Band

[CJS666]

Hi all,

New to the forum and hoping to get some advice on achieving a decent sounding rig for a new hardcore/metallic hardcore band that I am involved with.

My current set up is:
- Schecter J-4 Jazz Bass
- Orange Terror Bass Head
- 2 x OBC 112 Cabs
- Pedal board consisting of Darkglass BK3, MXR Dyna Comp, Boss TU-3 and a Boss WL-60

I’ve always been a big fan of this genre but I am new to playing it. I’m looking to get a tone similar to bands like Harms Way, Knocked Loose, Reign Supreme, Counterparts etc

I am aware that some mods/string size changes will need to be done to achieve the lower tunings with only having 4 strings but unsure on how to go about this.

Any advice or suggestions on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[socialleper]

That is pretty decent. Do you know what tuning they want to do with? Jazz basses a flexible to D, but after that get a little muddy. I'm more partial to basses with soapbar humbuckers for C or B because of the mids.

I haven't used that head or those cabs, so I can't say much other than Orange has a pretty baked in sound. If you like what you are getting right now, then awesome. Just make sure you have enough volume. Hardcore and metal bands end up playing a lot of places without proper PA support, so you can't count on that to be heard.

Personally I prefer the B7K Ultra for the additional EQ features. Flexibility to shape your mids cannot be underestimated. Other DG pedals have more drive, but that isn't what I am after, I need tonal control.

Good start.

 

[CJS666]

Thanks for the advice!

Tuning wise I think we will be looking at either Drop C or Drop D song dependant but want to be prepared just in case we go lower down to Drop A or B. The bass is currently fitted with active EMG Metal Works pickups (came fitted when purchased).

I haven’t had an opportunity to check out the BK7 ultra yet but will make sure that I do!

Any recommendations on string gauge?