bass guitar from “around the world” by red hot chili peppers | ToneDB
around the world
red hot chili peppers
bass guitar
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Tone Profile
Aggressive and punchy with a gritty, overdriven character that still retains clarity and note definition. This tone is perfect for driving a high-energy rock song with complex bass lines.
Gear
- Music Man StingRayinstrument
- Reverb$2199Sweetwater
- Ampeg SVT-VRamp
- Reverb$420Sweetwater
- AKG D112microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
- Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1processing
- Reverb$337Sweetwater
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The Story
Flea used his signature Music Man StingRay bass through an Ampeg SVT-VR amplifier for "Around the World." The aggressive, overdriven character comes from a Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1 preamp, which adds grit while maintaining note definition. The recording combined a direct signal with a miked cabinet using an AKG D112 microphone to achieve the punchy, clear sound that drives the track.
Production Credits
Producer: Rick Rubin
Engineer: Andrew Scheps
Recorded at: Unknown
Signal Chain
Instrument: Music Man StingRay
Amp: Ampeg SVT-VR
Microphone: AKG D112
Processing: Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1
Recreation Tips
- Start with a StingRay bass or similar instrument known for its bright and aggressive tone.
- Use a SansAmp PSA-1 or similar preamp/overdrive pedal to add grit and aggression to the signal.
- Dial in an Ampeg SVT model on your amp or amp sim, focusing on a balanced EQ with a slight boost in the low mids.
- If miking a cabinet, experiment with microphone placement to capture the right balance of punch and clarity.
Original Gear
- Music Man StingRay(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT-VR(amp)
- AKG D112(mic)
- Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Music Man StingRay
Budget-friendly version of Flea's main bass with the same active electronics and bright, aggressive tone character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT-VR
Modern Class D head that captures the SVT tube sound in a lighter package, perfect for that classic Ampeg midrange punch
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1
Compact version of the rackmount PSA-1 with the same tube amp simulation and overdrive characteristics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT-VR
Official digital recreation of the exact amp model used, with authentic preamp saturation and cabinet modeling
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: AKG D112
Similar frequency response for bass cab miking with strong low-end capture and midrange punch
ReverbSweetwaterFrequently Asked Questions
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