MESA/Boogie Bass Strategy 8:88 -- Pick Rock Drive Pedal
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This riff showcases MESA's Flux-Drive distortion pedal set to low-to-medium gain settings into the front-end of the Strategy's tube preamp. Voice 4 provides a nice foundation for great rock sounds with it's slight bass and treble boost combined with a subtle mid scoop. The EQ is switched in toward the end of the clip to feature further tightening of punch and cut frequencies for more low-end control and mid and high-end bite. Voices 4 and 5 await your favorite front-end gain device and further experimenting with Low Power, higher Gain settings and fine tuning with the Graphic EQ. World class rock gain tones and great feel await...
Recorded with an Audix D6 in front, a Sennheiser 421 on the back of the cab, and the POST D.I. of the Bass Strategy 8:88
Signal Chain:
Fender Aerodyne P/J Bass
100% Active Bridge Jazz/75% P-Bass Pickup (blend)
MESA Flux-Drive Distortion Pedal
Normal Input
Voice 4
Half Power
EQ ON (Footswitched)
Mesa Traditional 8x10 Bass Cabinet