A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

[ex-250]

I don't really get a feel for a new piece of gear till I record with it, so heres a couple of songs using the Custom 8 in the bridge of my Explorer. Its all first-take in the interest of getting things done quickly. Super-obvious bass ****up about halfway through Twist of Cain should tell you that much. haha

Twist of Cain

In League With Satan



Still need to spend some more time tweaking...the C8 is so very unlike any other pickup I've used, its taking a lot of getting used to to hit the sweet spot EQ-wise. Radically different EQing that I'm used to (I tend to push the mids all the way up...but they're already there on the C8. haha)

 

[75lespaul]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

I've got an SX P Bass. I love the thing! Got a Dimarzio pickup that pumps in it. Forget which one.

Twist of Cain sound great, man. I love the sound of that C8 in the Explorer. I think it sounds better than the original recording to be honest.

In League With Satan--Again, I like the sound of your rhythm section much better than the original. I hate the wacky reverb on the singer's voice on the original as well, but that's just me I guess. Yours is heavy as hell and the sound of your guitar is crisp, punchy, and has that great distortion. If Venom had actually sounded as good as this, I may have liked them more. Nice job man. I just put a UOA5 in my Custom, but I may have to try the 8 as well after hearing your clips. What amp are you using?

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Just the PODxt. "Criminal" amp model, "Treadplate" cab. with a Maxon OD-9 in front.

SX p-bass on Twist of Cain, SX jazz on In League With Satan. Also through the XT...I think both were the "Rock Classic" amp through the Big 8x10 cab model.


Glad you like the sounds. I like how cutting the C8 stayed down in Db on the Venom tune, I'd like more thickness/fullness in standard (Twist of Cain) though. Perhaps I just need to add a third or fourth rhythm track. Sounds a bit brittle how it is now.


I'd also like to try the regular Custom. I got this one as a C8 from the start in a trade.

 

[DankStar]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

note to self: listen later at home or die.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Just the PODxt. "Criminal" amp model, "Treadplate" cab. with a Maxon OD-9 in front.

SX p-bass on Twist of Cain, SX jazz on In League With Satan. Also through the XT...I think both were the "Rock Classic" amp through the Big 8x10 cab model.


Glad you like the sounds. I like how cutting the C8 stayed down in Db on the Venom tune, I'd like more thickness/fullness in standard (Twist of Cain) though. Perhaps I just need to add a third or fourth rhythm track. Sounds a bit brittle how it is now.


I'd also like to try the regular Custom. I got this one as a C8 from the start in a trade.

I hear what you're saying, but it still sounds great. I think I've listened to both of them about ten times each. I really love the tone and how tight it sounds. That XT is a good sounding tool.

 

[DankStar]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

the venom cover is just amazing. love the tone and feel. dig the bass sound more on this one.

you're right, the standard tuning gits in the danzig one are missing something (but they are clear as a bell that's for sure). too much separation between the gits and the bass, not much overlap. but you nail the pick squeals!

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

too much separation between the gits and the bass, not much overlap.

exactly what i dont like about it. perhaps ill try it with the jazz.

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Re-did the bass with the SX Jazz. Updated the soundclick file. Check it out.

 

[DankStar]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Re-did the bass with the SX Jazz. Updated the soundclick file. Check it out.

hard to tell not back to back, but the one I just listened to sounded pretty neat!

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

I need to redo this one as well. I just picked up the bass and did it real quick, didnt bother tuning- its a bit out of tune.

*edit- **** it. Can't get a tone I like as much now, so I'm leaving it.

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Better, but still not ideal...

Manowar- Die For Metal

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Re-uploaded that last song with an added third track down the middle. Cause really...why not?



Anyhow, I think the C8 is going bye-bye soon. Just sounds too 2-dimensional, not enough body. Might be time for the JB to return home.

 

[everdrone]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

good playing dude, I dig the songwriting...zakk wyde squeelz lolz

 

[ex-250]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

Danzig appreciates your compliment (Twist of Cain, I assume. 'tis the only one with zakkly squeals).

 

[everdrone]

Re: A quick couple songs with the Custom 8

:headbang: