bass guitar from “we think so ill of you” by sprain | ToneDB
we think so ill of you
sprain
bass guitar
Tone Profile
Abrasive and distorted bass guitar with a raw, aggressive edge. The tone is characterized by its thick, fuzzy distortion and overall intense presence.
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Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Processing: ProCo RATShop on Reverb
Recording Notes
- The bass guitar signal is likely driven hard through the ProCo RAT, creating a prominent distortion.
- The amp is miked with the SM57.
- The tone benefits from the natural saturation of the Ampeg SVT.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its inherent punch and mid-range.
- Use an Ampeg SVT as the foundation, pushing the gain to achieve a warm, saturated tone.
- Introduce the ProCo RAT to add a layer of aggressive distortion, adjusting the gain to taste.
- Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to capture the right balance of clarity and grit.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Provides the essential P-Bass punch and midrange growl at a budget-friendly price point, perfect for aggressive distorted tones
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Modern SVT head that delivers the classic tube-saturated Ampeg tone with enough headroom to push into natural distortion
Alternative to: ProCo RAT
The current production RAT maintains the same aggressive, fuzzy distortion character that works exceptionally well on bass
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT tube saturation
Plugin that captures tube amp saturation and distortion characteristics for aggressive bass tones in the box
Alternative to: Shure SM57
Still in production and remains the standard for capturing aggressive, midrange-focused cabinet tones
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