Om, the band fronted by Sleep bassist and vocalist Al Cisneros, is about to begin mixing their first new album since Advaitic Songs in 2012. In a chat with Bass Participant about his five-string Rickenbacker basses, Cisneros reveals the information whereas additionally extolling the virtues of getting a low B string. And it’s best to completely take the man’s recommendation on basses, too – he is Al Cisneros. Dude guidelines.
“I really like their five-strings, and since about 2010, I have been utilizing them increasingly. You may solely tune down a four-string to date, and I do not consider that these drop-tuning units actually do something. I believe they’re only a option to promote extra strings. Additionally, if you wish to maintain the tonality of the instrument, in addition to the motion that you just’re used to enjoying on the fifth string, you want a correct five-string bass.”
“I solely use a 5 for a couple of songs right here and there: On the brand new Om album, which we’re about to begin mixing, it is on a few longer items. I’ve one from the Nineties that they made on the primary run, and the 4003S5 that they launched with the broader fretboard. I believe I favor the more moderen mannequin.”
Within the meantime, Cisneros just lately launched his dub 7″ Suicide Of Judas/Akeldama alongside the announcement of a career-spanning 7″ field set named Sinai Dub Field (2012-2022). Examine all of it out right here.
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