Bass SOUND Battle

I decided to do a comparison of some of my basses for your reference. I like how each bass has its unique color and timbre. The first round had la the bass going through a compressor only. The second round adds a Sansamp BDDi. For a final round I played slap for additional reference.
All basses have controls set to 0.
All basses tuned to Dropped D.

[@RGM397]

That face when he played the Spector through the Sansamp. Priceless. That's the good stuff, right there.

[@thelegend-vb7ep]

Non slap stuff : Spector NS-2 Slap stuff : Carl Thompson or Fender Jazz Bass

[@ciscco3750]

Completely agreed. I just wanted to post the same. Also, Wal sounded surprisingly thin. And now I see why Kello uses Thompson so often, it sounds great. Thommy Gun. =)))

[@nathanwalsh3028]

The Spector instantly reminded me of Rex Brown🤘

[@antonioconcordia]

🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘

[@jayvalle50]

🤘😎🤘

[@flaviosobral1177]

Exactly!!!!!!!

[@jannetoropainen9865]

Panteras bassist yeaaa boi

[@stevetrent4638]

Man I just love the tone of that Jazz Bass

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Man, that Wal sounds like the end of the world... The CT was pretty delicious, too. Weirdly, the Sadowsky sounded kinda the most ‘metal’, I’ve never really considered them especially great for that sort of thing. Then again, Newstead played them for years, maybe still does.

[@thehachisquad246]

They all sound badass, but my personal favorite is the wal. The bite it had blew my mind

[@kellogc]

Oh yeah! 👊🏻

[@mosesgarner2404]

I think I dig the Wal mk1 the most. Wow!

[@jannetoropainen9865]

Maybe sadowsky vintage ny 4 string bass is pretty good to

[@aidanfriedfeld8889]

I never thought I’d gas over a four string after I got my dream bass but man that wal is amazing.

[@GillRigged]

Wal hands down FuckinA second: Carl Thompson

[@keeprocking3620]

Bass driver wins! Everything sounds badass plugged into that little beast

[@rogeliooviedo5985]

1. Alembic 2. Sadowsky 3. Fender Jazz Bass

[@systolic410]

Tier 1: Wal & Spector Tier 2: Alembic & Carl Thompson & Sadowsky Tier 3: Fender & Warwick (Which setting did you have the $$ on? Parallel, Single or Series? Drastically changes the tone)

[@trigger796]

Wal, Warwick and Spector are my top picks

[@drk3758]

Spector, Fender Jazz and the Alembic sounded the best overall to my ears! The Wal sounds great too but you’ve got to be looking for that destinctive sound, which I’m personally not.

[@Skelterbane69]

I'm usually a arwick fanboy, but I gotta say that Thompson took the cake, completely. Too bad they cost more than a house lol

[@woot1404]

Never heard a Wal slapped before, but it sounds delicious... The Spector and the Wal sounded great for everything, really. Great vid, as usual.

[@NamikazeKyuuga]

Oh, you have...surely you've listened to Blood Sugar Sex Magik? :)

[@ewanRbeck]

Wow, the Alembic and Wal are killer regardless of the setup and playing style, the Sadowsky sounds good too though.

[@taylorspaulding4071]

That mid-range punish from the Wal will always be ASMR to me

[@kellogc]

👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@kirilmilenov8329]

That Alembic is godly....

[@Gothic_Analogue]

Wal Mk1 for Slap, Spector for the clean.

[@reidgowan2670]

I always dig a nice Jazz Bass

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

That fuckin’ Wal is insaaaane. I can see why they are the “Lamborghinis” of the guitar world. Damn.

[@kellogc]

Wal are definitely on a league of their own 🤘🏻

[@brendanhayward7577]

I liked all of them

[@bradbarker4041]

Really dug the Spector, Alembic, Sadowsky, and Fender. Maybe different settings on the Wal would've been more my speed.

[@LeeronCarbuncle]

The Spector, Fender, and Alembic.

[@hayleycomet8029]

Omg I already love the Wal but hearing it against the others, it's really badass!

[@BladeJones]

That Spector has a nice growl! And they are very comfortable to play.

[@eduardocarvalho5785]

Jazz bass have the more clean sound. Good vídeo.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

You have amazing tones on all basses from what I can hear. These are the tones a bass should have for metal: dark, sliiiiiiiightly dirty and with lots of character to them.

[@ChrisKenpa]

2 person does not like this video wtf??? I just like it! Amazing Job Kello

[@zissimoskalarrytis3865]

How can the Jazz bass be so perfect at everything?

[@H23-z6p]

that's the mighty 70s jazz bass

[@paulus3317]

Dude, they all sound great. You could make a Harley Benton sound killer.

[@pat8437]

P K to be fair, they sound killer already.

[@andrewwillits6975]

Have a rad summer Kello, thanks for the talent show and tell. You are always inspiring and make me want to continue to practice, thanks amigo.

[@kellogc]

Thanks! Take care

[@tookurjaerbs]

That Jazz Bass surprised me! Very meaty

[@kellogc]

tookurjaerbs I love this Jazz

[@youngsosa8810]

They all sounded great

[@aarondavis4341]

I'm envious of your high end bass collection,Alembic,Carl Thompson, wow. I thought it was cool when I added a Mexican standard jazz to MY collection,God I'd love to have yours Kello

[@DavidRCelebrezze]

That Wal MK1 and Warwick Streamer make me want to pick up the bass!

[@talesfromthetoiletseat8295]

General tones: the Spector, Alembic and the Carl Thompson Slap: the Wal and the Carl Thompson

[@joshuahenry4218]

Man, who would’ve thought the Fender would have that growl? Beautiful! The Carl Thompson sounds great as well!

[@davieagent]

Lovely basses all around.

[@eduardocassiano7946]

Damn I'm in love with the Spector and Fender Jazz, omg

[@drumorrison7625]

That Wal all day long.

[@jared8515]

I know nothing about basses but that Wal mk1 sounds evil in the best way possible

[@kellogc]

Oh yes it does 🤘🏻

[@2005redhorse]

I just stumbled upon this channel and saw that you do covers of songs. If you take requests, you should definitely play QOTSA- Mexicola. Your tone on that song would make the ladies moist. 😏😏

[@ripumaharjan474]

Exactly the type of content I was looking for ...

[@shopniljahan]

Wizard of Bass!

[@nickyd6994]

How can you afford all these basses. Aren't Carl Thompson's like 5 thousand dollars?

[@zeinrahman5364]

The Sadowsky and Wal basses are also very pricey. Both models on average go for a few thousand dollars at least.

[@darkySp]

Carl Thompson basses vary a lot, because of all the unique timbers and designs, one sells on Reverb for 5,700$ A Wal Mk1 4 string with his setup would probably go for base price of 6050$ Shadowsky 4-string Vintage is like, around 5000$ as well. Alembics sell for around 7000$ on eBay, no official prices that i managed to find. Fender Jazz goes for ~1000$ if it's a Vintage series. The Streamer $$ is custom, so it's also around 4000$ Spector NS USA FORTE4 sells for 3750$ on Ultimate Basses 5700+6050+5000+7000+1000+4000+3750=32,500$ Jesus...

[@guillo1306]

@@darkySp well, kello seems to be an expereminted guy, most of the basses could have been bought by second hand or were from a friend that didn't need them. I always get surprised as people that bc of been playing so much time and in some many places know that many people

[@user-ix6qr5if5y]

@@darkySp 32 grand for a selection of world class basses or a used ford 150 pick-up in good condition? He's a professional musician so these are his "tools", you can be sure that your average plumber and electritian also has spent up to five digits on his equipment.

[@CacophonyOfDestruction]

Love to see a Jason Newsted comparison or even all of Metallica. Spector, Wal, Alembic, Sadowsky, maybe throw in Cliffs Rickenbacker and compare all the best Metallica bass tones through the years. If you had a Modulus and a Jackson you could compare all the Metallica and Megadeth bass tones over the years. Love to hear the most famous metal basses with a pick and gain back to back. My favorite basses of yours is the Alembic Elan and the spector. When playing with a pick and gain do you have a clear favorite bass tone wise ? You have my absolute dream rig lol So thanks for the content it's been helpful. All the best

[@kellogc]

Thank you for the detailed comment. All basses you mentioned have a very cool tone by themselves. Playing them with a pick brings a whole other level to that. I love how each of them has a strong character and voice it’s own. I couldn’t say which one I prefer as in reality that’s why I have then all!

[@avl1000]

The Carl Thompson sounds so sweeeeeet!

[@wxb200]

I've always wanted a Wal Bass. But now, I REALLY want a Wal Bass. Damnit, Kello!!!

[@ravelitschimo]

The alembic and the Wal !!!

[@CharlieAlbbBooks]

Alembic Ellan sounds perfect!

[@ohhenry9112003]

Hey Kello what is your compressor pedal you’re using? And what are your adjustments? Thx and keep the good work!

[@josevizcarra2899]

Como siempre vídeos de calidad y el sonido EXCELENTE una abrazo kello 👊 y me quedo con el fender

[@madmaskbass]

That wal sounds angry..nothing came close...Warwick, then the Alembic, Spector, Sadowsky, carl Thompson then Jazz. The hifi Sadowsky and Alembic sounded really great but defs not in this situation. That midfocused growl is just so hard to beat for me That is why Warwick, Spector and soon Wal are the basses I won't part with. Love this channel!! Incredible bass collection(probably the best I have ever seen for sure) and player!

[@JDeloggia]

Uffff el jazz bass!!!! Que mods trae Master?

[@kellogc]

Jonas Deloya pastillas y preamp EMG, badass bridge

[@conradsz]

I liked the black one.

[@satyajitpagare5477]

Every one of this sounds great 🤘 hv to choose accordingly. Thanks man

[@individualthotpatterns9067]

All these sound great but my favs are the Alembic and the Wal. They sound so nasty!

[@MikeHunt.420]

Steve Harris clack tone or attack of the clack!

[@dr.miramos3343]

Fender Jazz sounds best to me, expect the slapping part, where Wal is somewhat clearer.

[@mr.hedgehog420]

what the fuck did i just watch. my mind is blown at the end

[@trigger796]

They all sound awesome, but the Wal is the bass king

[@rafizone]

Hey man love your videos, you are a great inspiration! Is your Fender just standard model with stock pickups or you have modded it somehow? Rock n roll man! \m/

[@kellogc]

rafizone thank you for your message. My Jazz Bass has EMG J pickups and active preamp. I also put a Badass Bridge

[@CC-ks3tj]

Hmmm. Sadowsky for the fingerstyle, and of course the slap was the Jazz bass.

[@ochocinco1535]

Kello, what's a nice cheap bass for playing tool?

[@Tubbs42069]

sounds amazing and i like the riffs

[@aarondavis4341]

Thems some nice basses,I'm a Fender freak got 2 fenders and a bunch of squiers myself so I vote for the Alembic😁

[@garrydhintz8017]

So 1 goes to the Wal mk1 followed by the spector ns2, Carl Thompson, Warwick, Alembic, and then the Jazz Bass.

[@Gillyg71]

I like the WAL

[@Martroid]

That was awesome 🤘👽🤘

[@bullyinspace]

Love the fender jazz and alembic. Very Jason Newsted. Tho the Spector always reminds me of Rex and pantera

[@dimitrijenikolic2314]

Id dig Warwick, Wal and Carl Thompson - phenomenal, round sound!

[@putridabomination]

Awesome 🤘🏻

[@juangonzalez3067]

Yo me quedo....con la mano derecha del amigo. Saludos desde aqui.

[@andreasdeutinger7319]

they all sound good but i like the carl thompson the most.

[@jonathanthompson2583]

@Kello Gonzalez, how did you have the BDDI set? Those tones were CRUSHING!!! Love your work!!!!

[@nadussias]

Favorite tones in order 1. Spector 2. Wal 3. Carl Thompson

[@andy_stinson]

The Alembic, Warwick and Carl Thompson were my favorite

[@bobsbasscovers]

Love that alembic

[@EMPextinction]

Wal and carl, not a surprise since Les and Justin are my top two bassists

[@pat8437]

What makes the Sadowsky, Warwick, Wal and Carl sound so insanely gritty? I love that sound. Mind asking how the bass is set up, strings, eq, pickups? I want that sound, sounds like a grittier P almost. Also, how about your technique?

[@kellogc]

TheElephant all basses have their controls set to 0. I use DR Hi Beams strings on all basses. For setup I don’t use the strings too close to the fretboard, I need a little bit of air between them as I do hit the strings somewhat hard.

[@pat8437]

Kello Gonzalez DR Hi Beams huh? Never tried them. I’m a rotos guy. Idk if my strings are “high” per se, I don’t get much buzz though. I have flats on right now though. Still, your sound is super mean and gritty, I love that, I don’t know how to get unfortunately.

[@pat8437]

Kello Gonzalez what pickups are in the Sadowsky? Are they stock? Also, for the $$, would you say double mm humbuckers are good for that gritty tone?

[@Skelterbane69]

@@pat8437 1. Search for a mosfet overdrive pedal 2. Play harder That's what I do, at least.

[@Maxpen14]

How do they all have so growly and overdriven sound even when clean? I have musicman and I cant get that tone

[@davidbutler5519]

1. Spector 2. Jazz 3. Wal

[@elielsilva7432]

El Spector NS2 es la mejor wea que escuchado en cuanto a "clean", me recordó a Deftones, tipo Adrenaline o algo así. El MK1 estaba mejor para slap sí jejej. Genial la demo, buen trabajo

[@MikeHunt.420]

Where did you get the wal bass?

[@EMMETproxy]

That superfat sound!

[@Violoncheloops]

Wal, Jazzbass, CT, Alembic.

[@dante-nj8gr]

Can you do more videos of this please

[@kellogc]

Duy Le what would you like to see/hear?

[@dante-nj8gr]

Kello Gonzalez more of your basses, they're amazing!!

[@ynzsbstn]

Fender all the way

[@nicholasskridla2475]

Love the Alembic

[@rd_rae]

Spector overall, at slap the Fender, Wal, and CT shine

[@staceypineda4634]

Your so good sir salute!

[@soulsoluttion2639]

LOVE ALL!!!!!!

[@CESAONOBRASIL]

Quantos mil baixos esse camarada tem??? Sos muy buen musico! Alias exelente! Estudiar es la mission!

[@necrodamus5481]

I was most impressed by the Wal and the Warwick. im more a fan of punchier sounding basses. They probably would sound awesome with some Flatwound strings

[@kellogc]

That’d be interesting 👌🏻

[@darkySp]

1 - Wal 2 - Carl Thompson 3 - Alembic 4 - Sadowsky 5 - Warwick 6 - Fender 7 - Spector

[@malygin1983]

Cool performance!fantastic sound!!!WARWICK)))

[@amilcarvalenca3381]

Insane 👊....

[@zantic1967]

Alembic and Fender passes all three tests

[@joeldiresta8109]

Gran sonido el tuyo men