MESA/Boogie Bass Strategy 8:88 -- Modern Thumb
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This demo is a great example of the harmonic richness and amazing detail in the highs that remains sweet and musical through the power of tubes and headroom from the Strategy. A light touch on the strings delivers articulation and clarity while the low end blooms with the subtleties and dynamics of your attack and technique. The Bright Input position provides outstanding piano-string details, especially when coupled with any of the Voice options. The EQ is also featured in this clip to fine tune the punch for thumb and slap attack as well as the finding the sweet spot for pulled and plucked higher strings. The Strategy provides all the versatility you need for the ultimate in modern tones with classic vacuum tube feel and three-dimensionality.
Recorded with an Beyerdynamic M88 in front, a Sennheiser 421 on the back of the cab, and the POST D.I. of the Bass Strategy 8:88
Signal Chain:
Lakland 5 w/ MM & Neck Jazz Pickup
100% Active Bridge MM Pickup/100% Active Neck Jazz Pickup (blended)
Active Input
Voice 4
EQ ON
Full Power
MESA 6x10 Traditional Bass Cabinet