Tone Profile

A fuzzy, distorted bass sound achieved by unconventional means. It emulates the low-end frequencies typically associated with a bass guitar.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Jack White ran the Kay Hollowbody guitar through a DigiTech Whammy IV pedal to lower the pitch by an octave, effectively creating a bass guitar sound.
• The signal was then sent to a Silvertone 1485 amplifier for further shaping and distortion.
• An AKG D12 microphone was used to capture the sound from the amp.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a hollow-body guitar; a similar model to the Kay is ideal.
• Use a pitch-shifting pedal like the DigiTech Whammy to drop the guitar's pitch by an octave.
• Experiment with different amp settings to get the right amount of fuzz and distortion.
• Consider using a microphone with good low-frequency response to capture the bass tones.

Recommended Gear

• Kay Hollowbody(guitar)
• Silverstone 1485(amp)
• DigiTech Whammy IV(pedal)
• AKG D12(mic)