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whipping post

the allman brothers band

bass guitar

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A warm, round, and slightly overdriven bass tone that provides a solid foundation for the song. The sound has a vintage character, emphasizing the lower frequencies with a subtle growl.

Gear

Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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Ampeg SVTamp
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Neumann U47microphone
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The Story

The bass tone on "Whipping Post" was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, with Tom Dowd producing and engineering the session. The sound was captured using a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT amplifier, miked with a Neumann U47. This combination created the warm, round bass foundation with subtle overdrive that became characteristic of the Allman Brothers' early recordings.

Production Credits

Producer: Tom Dowd

Engineer: Tom Dowd

Recorded at: Criteria Studios, Miami, FL

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Microphone: Neumann U47

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings for a vintage tone.
  • Set the Ampeg SVT to a moderate gain level to achieve a subtle overdrive.
  • Use a Neumann U47 or similar large-diaphragm condenser microphone to capture the amp's sound.
  • EQ the bass to emphasize the low frequencies and cut any muddiness in the low-mid range.

Original Gear

  • Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
  • Ampeg SVT(amp)
  • Neumann U47(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player Precision Bass$650-$750

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Modern version of the classic P-Bass with the same split-coil pickup design that delivers the fundamental warm, punchy tone

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Ampeg SVT-CL Classic$2200-$2500

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Current production version of the all-tube SVT head that provides the same warm overdrive and power tube saturation

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Ampeg SVT-VR Vintage Reissue$2800-$3200

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Faithful recreation of the original 1969 SVT circuitry for authentic vintage tube overdrive characteristics

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Warm Audio WA-47$900-$1100

Alternative to: Neumann U47

Affordable recreation of the U47's warm tube sound and large diaphragm response for capturing bass amp presence

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Plugin Alliance SVT-VR$149-$199

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Officially licensed Ampeg plugin that captures the SVT's tube preamp warmth and power section overdrive digitally

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