Stellartone ToneStyler - Precision Bass

[@borisf3171]

God....his playing....its so fluid

[@bassistdc]

Fluid indeed!

[@brockadcock2735]

what's stellar about this video is the guys bass playing.

[@KapnKregg]

True, but to be fair that tone thing is pretty damn cool

[@Photo4Corners]

This is one of the best sounding P-basses I've ever heard! The bass looks killer too. Wish I would've seen this video before installing a Fender '62 pickup with liquid shielding in the cavity. Your audio in this video is very good as well, can actually hear the bass tones.

[@vcp93]

Ok "Boys and Girls" out in YT-land that post all of these crap instrument demos, take note of this guy. Listen to how clear the sound is; listen to how well the bassist plays; listen to how well he demos all the tonal range of the instrument. Are you inspired to check out more information about this bass? "Yes....yes you are". This is how a musical instrument "SHOULD" be presented on YT. Good job my friend.

[@pertybass]

+vcp93 WOW! Thanks!

[@JohnnyNeptunchi]

Sweet man! Don't ever stop making videos! They're informative! And your tone is awesome bro!

[@1thess523]

That's probably one of the best sounding stock P-Basses i have heard even before the pot was installed. I like the brightness of it and even with the tone rolled all the way off it doesn't sound too fat and lifeless. I ran into an old Japanese P-Bass that was a blue that i have never seen before in a Fender kind of a sky blue and that sounded close to your tone. I recently went to Guitar Center and played some American P-Basses for over a grand through a Mark Bass rig none the less and none of them had a tone worth the price they were asking.

[@andreydyumaev5131]

GCs bass section can be random... often a cheap usedie owns everything up to musicmans 10x its price. gc employees just dont know bass also markbass rigs SUCK something spectacular. for new stuff, try it with a Peavey or Hartke 115, whole different story. used carvins can be pretty nice too, like 80s carpeted xtuff

[@LucianFitzgerald]

you're probably going to have more luck with a single coil style p bass, they're a fair whack brighter than your standard split coil bass.

[@valendis]

+1thess523 look for a maple fretboard

[@1thess523]

Valentin Dissais Does that brighten it up?

[@valendis]

Yes a little bit, I got a Squier Matt Freeman Signature lately, try it out if you have the chance, awesome bass! It's basically a classic vibe series with a maple fretboard. Now bare in mind that OP is wearing rounds on his.

[@fendersunburst4832]

Sounds great I have one on my P Bass with Flats. Actually his description is wrong as tone 1 is at full anti-clockwise and is the most powerful EQ circuit, and is equal to a tone pot of any resistance value plus a .1uF tone cap, when also set to full anti-clockwise rotation (zero ohms). #10, adjacent to full clockwise, is the least-powerful EQ circuit, because it's equal to a 250k tone pot plus a .050uF tone cap, when set to the brightest full-clockwise rotation. These two ToneStyler circuit positions could be considered as the means to "duplicate" the maximum and minimum tones of standard tone pots. Lastly, #11 at full clockwise is NO CIRCUIT (aka true bypass). It completely disconnects the ToneStyler from the pickups. As such, it's actually more powerful in tonal result, than some upper hi-cut ToneStyler choices, because true bypass creates both a treble BOOST plus a signal BOOST. The true bypass tonality can be duplicated in any instrument by either disconnecting the tone pot, or by using a "no-load / true bypass" tone control. So, the unique ToneStyler EQ shapes are found in positions #2 through #9 - these tones cannot be created by any standard tone pot, switching methods, or amplifier settings.

[@pertybass]

Thank you for that

[@jmcbeady8210]

The sound is wonderful, and the playing is masterful.

[@pertybass]

Thanks a lot!

[@yuichituba]

5 years later and I still come back to this video not for the point of this video but Pertybass’s solid playing. I hope you’re still gigging around, brotha.

[@pertybass]

Thanks dude! Not plaing as much as I would like, but that's life...

[@pecavallo]

Great video as usual! And that Stellartone Tonestyle looks more appealing as videos go by!! Btw that P-Bass sound amazing in your hands

[@cd0u50c9]

The versatility of the thing is incredible - dare I say it, tone No. 4 even has a nasal Rickenbacker type sound? Awesome demonstration.

[@pertybass]

Thanks

[@joaomenegalebarbi1586]

Really, I've watched this video like ten times in one week. Amazing playing and amazing pot

[@pertybass]

Thanks !!

[@gingaleanda]

Great video and thank you for answering peoples questions too!

[@vincentkoster6291]

This is hands down the best sounding p bass I have ever heard! What's your secret? EQ, pickups, magic?

[@pertybass]

Vincent Koster thank you! The magic is in the title of the video - Stellartone

[@vincentkoster6291]

Pertybass touché, I was actually very impressed with the 'unmodified' sound to be honest. The stellartone circuit is very impressive indeed but your regular P tone is amazing! How did you set your EQ for this video?

[@pertybass]

Vincent Koster thanks again. The bass is connected directly to the interface. No amp, no pedals. It had a new set of DR Lo rider strings. That’s all.

[@vincentkoster6291]

Pertybass WOW

[@yuichituba]

Pertybass - A lot of it is also in the fingers of the player, too, mah brotha.

[@david_onbass]

This is bad ass! Great playing too! So it looks like StellarTone is no longer offering the Bass Ten Short and now they're only selling the Bass Eleven. I also noticed that there are 3 options - option B adds a stacked volume/tone depth pot along with the ToneStyler pot - I have not found any video demo for this option.. The description reads "The outer DC ring knob adjusts the ToneStyler's EQ strength and treble balance, and the inner stacked knob controls the pickup volume." - So apparently there can be some control over the ToneStyler's settings, but that leads to several questions that the description doesn't cover: What then, is the default EQ strength and treble balance setting of the ToneStyler? How exactly does the Tone Depth adjustment effect these parameters? Why would I want that control? Without a video demo of this, it's hard to imagine what it actually does. As far as I can tell, your Bass Ten Short is all I would want! My main question is, do you have any experience with this option and can you explain what it does? Or do you know of a video demo for it? Thanks :)

[@carlmontney7916]

Great demo thanks for posting it up. I liked number 6, had nice punchy mids.

[@beesong2450]

damn i love that stock fender sound.. especially that slap p bass sound with all the low end growl.. just a quick question perty.. did you upgrade any pots and caps? what strings are on the bass? update 9 years after - still God tier tone.

[@portlavacaboy]

Great demo! I enjoyed your playing, too.

[@pertybass]

Steven Allen Thanks!

[@LONGCASTLE777]

first of all i am a Lover of the tone styler...second good player and great bass

[@pertybass]

+johnny long Thanks

[@grantlockwood7968]

I don't know if I am the only with this opinion, but I like the way the stock potentiometer sounds. I do like how the stelar tone sounds bypassed though.

[@velocetplus]

How would you describe the difference with the Fender tone pot? I would say the ToneStyler has notably more mids when the tone is not rolled off, and more bass when the tone is rolled off.

[@pertybass]

Your diagnostic is right. Beside giving the bass many more sounds, there is more mids when the tone is not rolled off, and more bass when the tone is rolled off, definitely !

[@Rey_eo]

Thank you sir! This is how all gear review vids should aim to be!

[@pertybass]

Glad you think so!

[@danielirvine7468]

Hot playing bro thanks for posting this great demo of the tone

[@pertybass]

Thanks!

[@digitalermitanyo8937]

best sounding pbass i have ever heard even before installing those pots! is that a fiesta red 50's p bass made in mexico?

[@pertybass]

+Paul Jason Alarcon Yap! Thanks

[@bigriceburner]

Beautiful chops my brother, inspirational. I like your tone without all the extra filters, they somehow lessen the brilliance from the natural chops.

[@pertybass]

Thanks

[@ThAtCrAzYbRiT]

@PertyBass, Great Playing!!! Which do you use as your Go-To-Tone Setting with the Stellartone Bass Ten?! Also do you feel the new tone knob makes the bass guitar have more options for different music styles?

[@pertybass]

Thanks! I don't have a specific "Go-To-Tone Setting", I use it according to the style of music i'm playing. And yes, it does makes the bass guitar have definitely more options for different music styles.

[@ThAtCrAzYbRiT]

@PertyBass, Well I am going to be adding this to my Precision Bass Guitar Build!!!

[@IvanBassist]

You have such a killer tone!

[@pertybass]

Thanks

[@kenhforrest]

Wow! Is it the player or the bass? This guy could make any bass sound great!

[@pertybass]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@clefentertainment1822]

hi great chops. can u tell what pickup type install there since u said it wasn't the original. and can u tell me detail bout what year is the precision?MIA,MIJ or MIM? thx before

[@pertybass]

The pickup is by a local maker, but I tried tge Stellartonr on a stack P bass and it sound exactly the same. Other than that this is a stack 2011 MIM Precision bass.

[@fieldtrip9584]

Pertybass who made pick up ? Sounds great

[@videomaniac108]

Sounds very nice, especially with the ToneStyler installed. Are those rounds that you're playing?

[@pertybass]

Jim Nesta yes, rounds.

[@harrybreedon8290]

you know when you install the ashtray on these, if you keep taking it on and off for strip replacement will it not ruin the bass body, and the screws no longer go tight in the same hole ??

[@BB2009LZ]

Excellent video. Reminds me of why I love P-Basses so much!

[@orchid81080]

Nice chops!

[@amrsalahmahmoud3034]

Hello, nice demo really, is this bass which model & made in ? USA or Mexico ?& the strings are 45-100 which brand model ? Thanks a lot

[@pertybass]

This is a made in Mexico bass. The strings are DR lo Rider Stainless Steel 045-105

[@theinfinatewisdom]

Very cool! Thanks for the Demo!

[@raphaelcastrol2924]

Perty, what's the model of the Stellartone? Bass eleven lefty? Or Ten short?

[@loku8511]

Sounds killer dude! I just picked up this bass but in black with the gold pick guard. I had never heard of stellar tone pots till this video. It's got me thinking. Not going to lie

[@pertybass]

I highly recommend it !

[@loku8511]

Pertybass do you find it noisy at all? Is there much hum or anything? I know right now, our sound guy is picking up allot of hum from me as it is

[@pertybass]

Not at all! Maybe the hum comes from another place...

[@godface81]

great playing.

[@pertybass]

Thank you

[@Wheelly1]

Amazing...What audio interface were you using?

[@amrsalahmahmoud3034]

I bought one do you know where I can find a diagram to install it I have a bass with 2 pickups & 1 volume & 1 blend ? Do you know where I can find the diagram ?

[@pertybass]

Thanks, just go to stellartone.com/ every thing is in there

[@cgcgce]

WELL DONE VIDEO................THANKS............oh and fantastic playing!

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Great Playing(are you the guy who does that amazing VARIAX demo on KZbin? Do you still play that bass…?) What I like about the New tone control is all of them sound very useful not just variations on the same old theme nor totally wacky and out there👍

[@pertybass]

BeesWaxMinder yes I am the same bass player. Thanks!!!!

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Thank YOU!! 👍

[@janneboman8573]

Full of soul, these notes are

[@bertrandjacquin5080]

J adore.bravo l artiste.qu elle sensibilité.

[@adicelviteaz]

great playing!

[@Rustamrockman]

Great sound. Thank you very much for your review.

[@pertybass]

Try sending them an email and ask what is the replacement

[@Rustamrockman]

​@@pertybass Thank you.

[@Rustamrockman]

@@pertybass What is the difference between the B-10 S and the B-10?

[@pertybass]

@@Rustamrockman Go for the B-10

[@Rustamrockman]

@@pertybass Thank you.

[@eliotmccann2589]

Wonderful demo! Which model of Tonestyler was this? Seriously considering ordering this unit for my current build.

[@pertybass]

Thanks! ToneStyler BASS TEN SHORT

[@torothomassen9581]

Am I right if I say that it makes it sound compressed? But like in a good way

[@pertybass]

Thanks

[@davidpeters44]

nice demo, thanks!

[@FUNGUS5555]

woah man, nice playing

[@hansolo989]

I bet this things crazy with flats XD

[@garyspiegel2355]

okay buddy, I got a serious question to ask you. I have a 2006 anniversary USA Jazz Bass black on black just want to know if I can put one of those babies instead of the tone knob with a stellar? what's your opinion or do I just put it on something like a precision instead. I also have a BB 300 I can slap on on that sounds great??? also, did you install it yourself or have someone install it for you because it has to go to the pods and all that right ? your reply would be most helpful. Thank you my friend .

[@pertybass]

Hi, the Tonestyler would be great ether on you Jazz bass or your P bass. Just go to their website and check it yourself. Regarding the installation, I did it myself and it's very easy. Good luck!!!

[@garyspiegel2355]

Thanks for the quick reply keep making those videos my friend they're nice.

[@johnniedelong9322]

OK, I get it....This is the best tone from any bass I have ever heard. I have a MIM P-Bass mine doesn't sound this good! If you ever would like to sell it, Welllllll

[@pertybass]

HAHA. Thanks. This bass would'nt be for sale soon...

[@TheElwinC]

Holy cow dat tone and chops

[@davidallen346]

That tone pots really makes awhole lot of difference in tone

[@pertybass]

David Allen yes it does

[@giacomorinaldi]

good evening, but the tonestyler on web site now six position not ten !! why ?

[@klaymeister]

Sounds like a good alternative to a preamp

[@888elvis]

Hi, cool test, for me it’s a very nice sounding natural without stellar

[@pertybass]

Ok thanks

[@FerniFF]

So is it both a switch and a knob? As in you can switch between 10 settings and at the same time control how much is going through the filter?

[@pertybass]

Don Campbell at Stellartone replies: "No... a ToneStyler only contains a rotary switch. It selects between six to eleven discrete (fixed) full-strength tone circuits. It does not incorporate an internal "strength" adjustment. This separate function can be added via a second external pot (or switch) to insert a series resistance between the ToneStyler and the pickup signal. The two controls then work together as a "mega tone pot", to adjust both EQ strength, plus resonance and cut off frequencies. Please see www.stellartone.com/info for complete information."

[@RootsBassCanada]

The Stellartone sounds better than just the normal Fender sound.

[@pertybass]

I also think

[@luckyjinxer]

What shade of red is that? It looks like Seminole red, but I can't tell through the video.

[@pertybass]

It's called "Fiesta Red"

[@gavinvonmeyer3746]

What is the exact model of your PB? I love those deep notes, sounds real vintage.

[@pertybass]

Precision 50s' model. MIM

[@thebionicbassplayer]

I heard a nice Jaco vibe in there, nice job.

[@glennhynes5263]

There are lots of youtube vids with guys playing licks and "wigglin their fingers" < Jaco reference lol , but this guy was playing "music" the whole time. Awesome. SHALOM!!!

[@pertybass]

Thanks!

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Beautiful

[@alxiroi]

From 7-8 onward i really like

[@gusbalduco]

Just to confirm: the correct model used was the "B-10", all right?

[@pertybass]

Gustavo Bocuto yes !

[@oterovidal2484]

Does it have a 10 tone thing that clicks when your turn the nob?

[@pertybass]

Otero Vidal exactly that

[@admarhermans1]

Tone No. 4 kills! The rest are nice options.... Killer tone control!

[@pertybass]

Thanks! Tone No. 4 is also my favorite tone. BTW, I have a Stellartone also in my Warwick Star Bass.

[@1964danielito]

what kind of equipment are you using? amp, pedal, etc etc

[@pertybass]

Daniel Toral No amp' no pedals at all. This was recorded direct.

[@Quimerateck]

btw if u wanna hear it better use Headphones since most spekears does´t support all the basses *put glases on*

[@ShrimpsTonic]

4:30 Jaco

[@bapt_andthebasses]

Does the pickup on these Classic 50s have the raised poles on the A string?

[@pertybass]

No, just regular pickups

[@bapt_andthebasses]

@@pertybass After having fantasies over your 70s original Jazz Bass, I'm dreaming of getting that 50s PBass tone! Very open sounding while still having these singing mids

[@Gustmrlzz]

I'd like to ask a question: is it possible to play the palm-muting technique with this bridge-cover?

[@sassychang007]

It'll be difficult. You basically have to mute with your left hand

[@Gustmrlzz]

E r i c エリック thanks!

[@MrElopez55]

Man, that tone and your playing!! Awesome! Strings? Amp or preamp used?

[@pertybass]

Thanks, in the description... DR Lo Riders 045-105 strings, no amp at all

[@AGS1602]

Great video and awesome playing as always, thanks! Are those Low Riders stainless steel? Regards!

[@pertybass]

AGS1602 yes they are. Thanks!

[@cascader23]

What strings are you using and what gauge??

[@pertybass]

cascader23 DR Lo Rider 045-105

[@FUNKEEDADEE]

Got to be quick to change tones at a gig on the fly...

[@WilliamYoder72]

Have you tired this with SD Quarter Pounders installed?

[@pertybass]

No, but I believe it could work sound also great!

[@ronniecraft3895]

thats nice,but i love the chops ,awesome !!!!!

[@bassmentality]

put your washing away you scruff! But seriously this is facinating. I am just rebuilding my p bass and tone drives me to experiment all the time.. Thanks for this vid.

[@armand0u]

Is this a roadworn 50s and do you paint It?

[@pertybass]

armand0u it’s a classic 50’s series, not roadworn and the color is an original fiesta red

[@velocetplus]

What is the finish on that pickguard?

[@pertybass]

Anodized Aluminum Pickguard

[@lestermoreno3730]

is a precision 50s mim?

[@pertybass]

+Lester R Moreno Yap!

[@lestermoreno3730]

Pertybass beautiful bass

[@64jazz]

First of all that's the best sounding MIM P Bass that I've ever heard hands down, and I'm talking about BEFORE the Stellartone was installed. Second, Would this work with my 2 pickup (P/J) Bass? Anxiously awaiting your reply/answer, Thanks. Awesome playing Dude😆 ... and Oh Yeah, Is/was that Bass completely stock before the Stellartone was installed? Thanks.

[@pertybass]

Thanks!! The bass is all stock besides the ashtray. The Stellartone can definitely work with two pickups, I have is install on my Warwick Star Bass (look for the demo in my channel). Go to the Stellartone site and see.

[@64jazz]

Thanks Dude, You Rock!

[@davidgoode7416]

Awesome!

[@pertybass]

Thanks!

[@rolandedrummer9723]

How many settings are there on this one? 6?

[@pertybass]

11 on this one

[@1964danielito]

bass. made in México, USA, Japan ?

[@pertybass]

Mexico

[@justsomedude6207]

What would you use for a Deluxe PJ, Passive?

[@pertybass]

+Conor Bushong Same one, ToneStyler BASS TEN SHORT

[@justsomedude6207]

post a link if you could, then shut up and take my money...

[@pertybass]

+Conor Bushong I'm not getting a dime... Go to their site www.stellartone.com

[@justsomedude6207]

Well thats about criminal! I only assume that once I buy this I will gain your skill set through osmosis ! They really should kick you down something ...

[@pertybass]

Well, to be honest, I am an endorser of Stellartone.

[@woot1404]

I really like the tone options that pot gives you. I think you just sold another one for them cuz I'm hooked...

[@pertybass]

Thanks!

[@1niksu]

Nice! What strings are those?

[@pertybass]

DR Lo Rider 054-105

[@bwj8]

@@pertybass Excellent video! But I'm assuming you meant 045 instead of 054?

[@vicentedorileobarrosbass7037]

Qual é a marca dele?

[@tomek9966]

What a f&^%$r gave you thumb down? Great playing with feel...

[@pertybass]

Thanks!

[@1thess523]

I knew it waa you where I saw this Stellertone 😀

[@pertybass]

Thanks

[@ec-hi1br]

What cable do you use?

[@pertybass]

Nothing special. A regular cable

[@junlee9527]

what pickup use ?

[@pertybass]

+jun lee The original pickup

[@orlandozambrano1006]

some link to buy this pot?

[@pertybass]

www.stellartone.com/index.asp

[@benwheeler4396]

Good times bad times. Nice solo 6:45

[@agb222]

Love. it!!

[@ernestsloan5071]

I enjoyed that

[@pertybass]

Thanks