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we think so ill of you

sprain

bass guitar

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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.

Gear

Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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Ampeg SVTamp
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Shure SM57microphone
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ProCo RATprocessing
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Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: ProCo RAT

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

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

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass$380-$420

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

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Ampeg SVT-7PRO$800-$900

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Modern SVT head that delivers the classic tube-saturated Ampeg tone with enough headroom to push into natural distortion

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ProCo RAT 2$70-$90

Alternative to: ProCo RAT

The current production RAT maintains the same aggressive, fuzzy distortion character that works exceptionally well on bass

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Neural DSP Darkglass Ultra$80-$100

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT tube saturation

Plugin that captures tube amp saturation and distortion characteristics for aggressive bass tones in the box

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Shure SM57$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still in production and remains the standard for capturing aggressive, midrange-focused cabinet tones

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