How to play like Peter Steele of Type O'Negative - Bass Habits - Ep 39

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[@hyomaaiiroofficial]

U can sound like rick o'malley by artic monkey?

[@jackshittle]

As a kid I always thought to be in a band that you had to be "the best" at your particular instrument. It wasn't until I was about 1994 that I discovered TON & started watching VHS bootlegs (back in 1994) of them playing live at Lamour. When I saw Pete doing things like tuning during a song, stopping an entire song because they're out of tune, seeing the end of his strings not wound on the tuning post &.all cragly looking, saying things like "Does it sound terrible? This is as good as it's going to get (after stopping a song to tune) etc. - after all of that I thought "I can do that.". I started playing bass in 1991 but never dreamed I'd have the nerve/skill to play in a good band with gigs at large clubs, domes etc. So I ended up in a band in Seattle & instantly had gigs in locally & in Las Vegas, Denver, California + more. And this is an entire different story but ironically my brother had to work for TON & called me one night & put Peter on the phone with me. Pete gave me his cell phone number & said when the tour hits Seattle for me to call him and he'll get me & my wife in. Which he did and we sat in the green room talking to him (really, him telling stories making us laugh) & letting me work the fog machine during Black No. 1. Then we hung out after the show. When TON came back he did the same thing, called me, told me who to get the passes from & did the entire thing over again. I've played bass just about every day since 1991 but Pete was the one who gave me the nerve to join a band & not worrying about having to be perfect on stage with equipment mishaps, hitting a wrong note, being out of tune etc. Thank you P.S. & RIP.

[@squidito2534]

i love peters playing and writing. no one really sounds like him

[@zd4v1d]

I agree, and I'm still sad he's no longer with us. I believe he had so much songwriting potential, but those demons called him in early.

[@onerandombruh]

You know, I always thought that besides his talent as a bassist, the actual magic on Pete was the effects he used... Boy his tone is quite unique!!

[@Tomas-te3ph]

Love that tone!

[@Mhassar]

I think he is way more underrated and his playing is much more technical than people give him credit for.

[@palmerlp]

One of the greats of heavy music.

[@Vorgaloth]

Good video. My older brother introduced me to Type O with Christian Woman and it totally grabbed me. I had the pleasure of seeing them a handful of times since 1999 when I was a young teen. The last time was in 2007 with Celtic Frost. I met Pete a couple of times and he gave me his pick, which I still have. Was really bummed when he died. Every October I go on a Type O binge cuz that's what Halloween month calls for. They were such a unique band with a distinct sound, as you demonstrated.

[@therichardnogginproject9012]

They were active in a very bass oriented time. Lots of great bassists from that time. And goth metal was big too! Worked out well for them. Great band!

[@kristofwynants]

I think he played a lot of octaves too besides power chords. Excllent insight in the Green Man's style and approach. RIP Pete

[@AverageHuman7026]

No body ever has any thing bad to say about Peter Steele 💚

[@MaskedRiderChris]

That huge down tuned wall of fuzz and chorus is easily duplicated, at least mechanically, but you'd have to have Petuh's hands, heart, and brain to truly duplicate it, which can't be done. With that having been said, this was an interesting and informative breakdown of one of the best and most unique bands of the 90s, for sure--their first album didn't leave my Walkman for *6 months straight*. What does that tell you?

[@savageplanet5788]

Steele had unique way of playing bass, that's for sure. In one of your future videos could you please cover Billy Gould of Faith No More, Al Cisneros of Sleep / Om or Scott Reeder of Kyuss?

[@theiceman7263]

Billy Gould would be great.

[@DaisyHead666]

Al Cisneros would be awesome. Imho, Al is the best metal bassist ever.

[@PM-fs2eg]

I've heard some of the biggest bands out the live...my all time favourite live experience was with TON in 1997. Unbelievable live band.

[@willbennett9533]

Eric Avery of Jane's Addicition is worth taking a peek

[@CJC15]

Rest easy, Big Pete! Gone wayyyyyyyyyyyy too soon!

[@natelandherr5202]

Im a little bummed you didn't mention Carnivore but it was still a great video. I'd love to see Danny Lilker, DD Verni, or Les Claypool soon

[@ZoahLord]

Pete's Bass tone in Carnivore, even on the demos, was fucking superb

[@isukatgeetar15]

Unpopular opinion: Carnivore's Retaliation is the best album Peter ever made

[@brickwalljoen.y.c9514]

Bruce Foxton of the Jam while not a household name in the U.S deserve a Bass Habit video. Guitarist Paul Weller sometimes had trouble singing and playing early in his career so Bruce Foxton's almost lead like melodic playing became the bands secret weapon. Plus their is a huge Paul Mccartney influence to his playing and since someone referenced trio's The Jam were a Trio! Paul Weller Guitar Voc Bruce Foxton Bass Rick Buckler Drums.

[@twigman8806]

100% mateb

[@danmcnamara1230]

Agreed 110%

[@sebjohnson5028]

with you on that one

[@aitorcfh]

RIP to great bands and good music.

[@JCPhotoParis]

Thanks for mentioning so many relevant examples. Hugs from France brother 🤗💚🖤🤘🚀🎸

[@MartyWilson100]

Peter Steele 🖤💚

[@Crowbar11115]

If anyone has been trying to get the Peter Steele sound using plug-ins, I FINALLY found a way to do it! TH-U can actually pull it off!! They have the option to activate a Tweeter in their Bass Cab IRs. That is the missing ingredient for his sound. I tried Fractal, Helix and a few others to no avail but TH-U came through. Their DS-1 and CH-1 pedals sound killer too! If you add a second DS-1 with just a touch of Drive you can get the October Rust sound.

[@-jank-willson]

Is that how you get that 'rubbery' sound that steel's bass had?

[@ladyhawk2727]

Trio's make some of the best bands ever !!!! #Dobermann

[@dariovargas8843]

I was waiting for this! Negativo for life!!

[@prankfoobisjr1171]

That was awesome man, you should totally do a video on Audie Pitre of Acid Bath sometime

[@matthew8366]

Audie was a monster bassist!

[@worldrenownfailure]

Acid bath is criminally underrated

[@cjmarsh321]

He's a savage

[@MrNiceguyofficial]

Great show learning alot

[@sudsysutherland359]

@Paul Del Bello • That was a very well done & very informative video explaining Peter (Ratajczyk) Steele’s bass tone & rig set up. As a long time bassist myself in which i’ve been playing for 31yrs now & i’m 46yrs old now & when i just thought about how long i’ve been playing bass for which as i just mentioned made my eyebrows raise a little & scratch my head lol😂 & thinking🤔by God does time ever fly & even more so when you get older but anyways Peter Steele is one of the reasons why i picked up the bass guitar. I remember back in high school a friend of mine had a bass guitar, a cheap one at that in which i think was a “Samick” & i remember the action on it was so high that you really had to work hard in pressing down the strings lol.

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

Great band. RIP big man

[@AerikVon]

Very cool

[@masbucket3083]

You should make a video of Chris squire or geddy lee

[@Boweem]

Type o negative was an amazing band, love your video

[@cratesthefoolish2442]

Thank you for this video!

[@emilornkloo349]

Never listened to them before but their music seems pretty good. Thanks Paul!

[@CJC15]

Their most accessible album is Life Is Killing Me, if you're looking for a recommendation. World Coming Down is pure depression fuel.

[@danton8302]

@@CJC15 Yep don’t listen to WCD unless u wanna get dragged down Depression Blvd

[@arthurbishop3173]

​@@CJC15BK is their best.

[@chrisforbis9572]

Awesome video!!!!

[@FLORIDAROOMJAMS]

Always a informative and well explained video! I had a chance to see Type O Negative in the early 90s once with Pantera and another time here In Tampa Fl. at a event called “Guavaween” on Halloween night , Full moon was out I was right in front of Pete! What a night! Love the videos man!

[@arthurbishop3173]

TON didn't tour with Pantera til '95.

[@FLORIDAROOMJAMS]

@@arthurbishop3173Thank you, 1995 then.

[@chasecopeland5530]

Great breakdown as usual. Would love to see Geddy Lee, John McVie, Or Mike Inez soon!

[@deivi1]

Haha, 2 out of 3, you're probably happy!

[@chasecopeland5530]

@@deivi1 yes! Gotta handful more of personal favorites but I never miss a video!

[@alexalmacin4215]

YEEEEES!!!😭 FINALLY A TON BASED VIDEO

[@jorgeriostillit6487]

Buen Bajista 🎸 Tras su muerte "Type o negative" se disolvió ♦️ Saludos Paul 👍

[@onerandombruh]

Tristemente, murió relativamente joven.

[@ladyhawk2727]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a type o - tattoo , is there anything you can't play Paul lol.....YOU ROCK !!!!! ~ Ladyhawk

[@olivernoakes4483]

I love this series so much been super helpful bro. Could you do a queen's of the stone age episode!? One on Nick Oliveri or Mikey Shoes!

[@MrSTRX]

How about Ryan Martinie next?

[@maciejmocko5256]

Great video. Can you make an episode about Nate Newton of Converge? It would be nice

[@musiccollector4716]

Can you do Chris Squire of yes?

[@PaulDelBelloYT]

Coming soon!

[@musiccollector4716]

@@PaulDelBelloYT thank you!!!👏👏👏

[@danton8302]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@fernandocorderorodriguez5497]

I'm still here supporting you dude... But I guess that would be a great video if Paul del Bello Made a video of bass habits for Doberman's bassist 👍🏻🤘🏻Will be interesting

[@ladyhawk2727]

hahahahahahaha

[@ianlastra763]

Please do a video about Mick Karn.

[@AerikVon]

🤘🏻

[@danmcnamara1230]

I think Horace Panter/Sir Horace Gentleman of The Specials deserves a bass habits video because of how he upped the anti on how ska bass can sound

[@ducktailthesecond4657]

How about a Video about David J of Bauhaus

[@AnaObscura]

These vids are great! I'd love to see one on Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne

[@nikmusic]

Great!!!

[@andrasiboti]

7. Use a chain as a bass strap!

[@xjosex5657]

Can someone help me? I'm searching for that performance 6:17 Thank you

[@jacksonwilliams3756]

Great video! I’d love to see a video on Jeff Ament or Roger Waters

[@kameronwraithd.k.5363]

could you make a video of Carlos D from Interpol please?

[@HeadacheMachine]

still waiting for dUg Pinnick from KING'S X and KXM...

[@papijoah6931]

Can you do some song tutorials for w.a.s.p from the first 2 albums?

[@nayr87]

Wtf why am I not getting your notifications.... I'm a day late!

[@jaredhanlon216]

Please do Alex James/Blur at some point!

[@Massachamp08]

can you do Mike Starr and Mike Inez from Alice in Chains next?

[@Kat-Kobold]

Just as I'm getting into Type O Negative huh

[@MakeItWayne316]

Awesome! Keep the memory alive

[@jacksonwilliams3756]

What is the song at 5:12?

[@nocthur8542]

Wolf moon

[@danton8302]

Would also like to see Alan Lancaster of Status Quo next!

[@rafaelg0499]

geddy lee please

[@anastasias.7186]

songs on the background ?

[@ducktailthesecond4657]

Black No1

[@danielatherton1631]

I love how you make a point and then show a clip that disproves your point

[@danielatherton1631]

Also Peter said he doesn't downtune to match his voice. He sings quite high a lot. He just liked the dt sound

[@alexlogan124]

Do you need a longer scale bass with thicker strings to play that low?

[@johnbehan1526]

I don't think you could go that low without thicker strings. Scale length is less important. I think Steele was partly going for playability; staying with 4 strings and down-tuning meant he could play some of those "thumb over" riffs easily. Longer-scale instruments would be presumably be harder to play, due to larger fret distances and a high action, sort of defeating the point. Honestly, if I were to go in this direction, I would just get a 5-string and put in the woodshed time to learn to play it. Far less trouble than completely setting up a 4-string (nut, truss rod, maybe a new bridge, maybe even hotter pickups...) and it's ultimately more versatile.

[@alexlogan124]

@@johnbehan1526 Thanks man, I’ll have to pick me up a cheap one at the pawn shop and learn me some Steele 🤘

[@waynegram8907]

Phil Lesh from grateful dead video lesson

[@metalrockguy7833]

The bass looks like a small guitar for his size. No wo der he plays it like a guitar

[@brianjlevine]

And....STILL waiting for Chris Squire.

[@juanbaez3066]

Bro pls, make a how to sound like Carlos Dengler from Interpol, his bass playing is kinda interesting

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

Definitely not goth.

[@neakapla]

He was more than that