Melvins bass sound

[Rusty Shackleford]

check this version of Hag Me just bass+drums

Thanks for putting up this Drum and Bass Hag Me! 

[black stallion]

Buzz

Because he does a lot more than you might think.

good call! i think he's a killer bassist..all should know that

[meezer]

Buzz

Because he does a lot more than you might think.

good call! i think he's a killer bassist..all should know that

I'm glad I got to see Mark D and Buzz switch guitar and bass on June Bug and Tipping The Lion.

[(the) Razor]

I'll just leave this here;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZAQLKC38gU

[FartLips]

Since the question was about tone, it was mark and then kevey kev. Jared's was my least favorite.

[Uncle Fester]

If we're just talking TONE, kevin has that one locked down. He had a great distorted/ overdrive sound and was really quite good at using other effects plus the slide and whatever twisted overdrive he uses on the maggot... just amazing . He proved that on bootlicker he can also dial it back and keep it smooth and thumping. His custom bass from erics guitars is something special too.
additional thoughts on the others:

Joe prestons bass sound on lysol is very satisfying. it's got so much low end yet has a nice clarity to it. just a really big sound from him on that album.

Mark D also had an awesome tone. I would describe his overall tone as pretty similar to your classic P bass tone. Im a sucker for that kind of sound.

Jared can get a pretty tight overdrive/distortion bass sound on some songs. It's hard to find bassists who can get a good overdriven tone. All pedals I have tried sound trashy and thin or too muddy and broken up. I am picky when it comes to distortion on bass.

[John Schuller]

If we're just talking TONE, kevin has that one locked down. He had a great distorted/ overdrive sound and was really quite good at using other effects plus the slide and whatever twisted overdrive he uses on the maggot... just amazing . He proved that on bootlicker he can also dial it back and keep it smooth and thumping. His custom bass from erics guitars is something special too.
additional thoughts on the others:

Joe prestons bass sound on lysol is very satisfying. it's got so much low end yet has a nice clarity to it. just a really big sound from him on that album.

Mark D also had an awesome tone. I would describe his overall tone as pretty similar to your classic P bass tone. Im a sucker for that kind of sound.

Jared can get a pretty tight overdrive/distortion bass sound on some songs. It's hard to find bassists who can get a good overdriven tone. All pedals I have tried sound trashy and thin or too muddy and broken up. I am picky when it comes to distortion on bass.

Jared turned me on to the Paul Barker Ass Master pedal. The best bass distortion you will ever hear.

[meezer]

Jared turned me on to the Paul Barker Ass Master pedal. The best bass distortion you will ever hear.

Seriously? That's the name? I'm off to musician's friend! 

[Stonergrunge]

Jared turned me on to the Paul Barker Ass Master pedal. The best bass distortion you will ever hear.

Seriously? That's the name? I'm off to musician's friend! 

[meezer]

 

[Bro Hammer]

Jared turned me on to the Paul Barker Ass Master pedal. The best bass distortion you will ever hear.

Seriously? That's the name? I'm off to musician's friend! 

I watched some demos of this puppy on YouTube and it's got a pretty nice range of "Fuzz" sound.

[black stallion]

good. but i prefer both Kevin and Mark D bass tone than Jared's

[John Schuller]

Jared turned me on to the Paul Barker Ass Master pedal. The best bass distortion you will ever hear.

Seriously? That's the name? I'm off to musician's friend! 

I watched some demos of this puppy on YouTube and it's got a pretty nice range of "Fuzz" sound.

This is the ONLY pedal in my bass effects chain other than a tuner. It is pricey but I have never looked back. Plus Paul Barker is one hell of a nice dude!!!

[Captain Howdy]

I might have to try one of those. I need a good fuzzy sound. Right now I'm rocking one of these along with a dod death metal distortion pedal:

[dead mike]

This thread further supports my theory that Kevin is the fan favorite.