MESA/Boogie Bass Strategy 8:88 -- High Gain Rock Punch
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With the Strategy's tube preamp set to offer some drive of it's own, MESA's Flux-Drive distortion pedal is a great match plugged into the front-end of the Strategy with higher gain settings to showcase pedal distortion sounds. Voice 5 offers an aggressive Bass and Treble Boost with Mid scoop well tailored for gain & punch. This riff also features the Graphic EQ being footswitched in at the second half of the clip with a significant mid scoop centered at 600hz for further punchy, low-mid emphasis. The lowest three Bass sliders on the Graphic EQ are boosted for added width across the low end. Low Power uses just TWO KT-88 power tubes to add power section drive in addition to tube preamp and pedal gain. This combo is just waiting for rock attack with a pick (or fingers).
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/100% P-Bass Pickup (blend)
MESA Flux-Drive Distortion Pedal
Normal Input
Voice 4
Half Power
EQ ON (Footswitched)
MESA Traditional 8x10 Bass Cabinet