Tone Profile

Aggressive and raw bass tone, characterized by heavy distortion and a gritty, almost broken sound. The tone is very mid-heavy and lacks conventional low-end smoothness.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The bass sound is characterized by significant overdrive and distortion, possibly achieved by pushing the Ampeg SVT very hard.
• Given Feedtime's raw and unpolished production style, it's likely the bass was recorded live in a room with minimal post-processing.
• The mid-heavy character suggests a focus on capturing the amp's natural tone without extensive EQ.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Precision Bass and an Ampeg SVT amplifier.
• Drive the amp to the point of heavy distortion; experiment with gain staging to find the right amount of grit.
• Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis to capture the aggressive midrange.
• Avoid excessive low-end boosting; focus on the mid frequencies for the signature Feedtime bass sound.
• Consider using a light touch of compression to control peaks without sacrificing the raw dynamic feel.

Original Gear

• Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
• Ampeg SVT(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)