Tone Profile

A distorted and aggressive bass tone with a thick, scooped midrange, providing a solid foundation for the song's heavy and psychedelic atmosphere. The tone is characterized by a blend of fuzz and overdrive, with a touch of wah-like filtering.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Justin Chancellor is known for blending a DI signal with a mic'd amp cabinet.
• Experiment with blending the SansAmp DI with a mic'd Mesa/Boogie cabinet to capture the full character of the tone.
• Chancellor often uses a wah pedal for expressive filter sweeps, though not constantly engaged.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Wal bass or similar instrument known for its clear and articulate tone.
• Use the SansAmp Bass Driver DI to create a distorted foundation and blend it with the Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 for power and punch.
• The Colorsound Tone Bender (or similar fuzz pedal) adds vintage-style fuzz.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the cabinet to capture the desired low-end response and cabinet resonance.
• Blend the DI and mic'd signals to achieve a balanced and dynamic bass tone.

Recommended Gear

• Wal MkII Custom Bass(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400(amp)
• SansAmp Bass Driver DI(pedal)
• Colorsound Tone Bender(pedal)
• Neumann U47(mic)