If I
had a unlimited budget to buy any gear I want, this is the set up I
would choose right now. The gear listed below I believe can tackle
any gig I would have to play. The amp and cab are designed to play
anything and deliver the necessary tones for the genre, thats the
main reason I love the SVT combo.
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| Bass GTR > SansAmp > TU-2 > MXR Octave > Tech 21 Chorus > Ampeg SVT 4 |
Head
SVT-4PRO
First
hand experience using these recording on a session or two. Absolutely
love the warmth of this head. Ridiculously punchy and has all the
lows. All the best use them so cant go wrong with a SVT.
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| ATK 305 with SVT 4 and 8x10 Ampeg Cab |
Cab
Heritage
SVT-810E
Nothing
compliments a SVT head better than a SVT cab! Again first hand
experience using these and the sound couldn't be better. It handle
anything you throw at it, whether that be Punk-rock, Metal or even
Jazz! The ultimate bass tone.
To
compliment the amp I have chosen 3 main effects I use when it comes
to bass. I don't over do it but its nice to have any of these 3
effects at one time.
If you want to know more about bass cabs I must highly reccomend having a look at the go to guide for bass amplifier guide.
If you want to know more about bass cabs I must highly reccomend having a look at the go to guide for bass amplifier guide.
Effects
Sansamp PSA 1
While the SVT gives a beautiful growl, the PSA gives you that little bit more control over your OD/distortion settings. In my ideal set up this would be crucial.
While the SVT gives a beautiful growl, the PSA gives you that little bit more control over your OD/distortion settings. In my ideal set up this would be crucial.
BOSS
TU 2
Standard tuning device that works best in dark stage conditions and built like a tank to boot.
Standard tuning device that works best in dark stage conditions and built like a tank to boot.
MXR octave
Compared to the BOSS OC3 that I currently use, the MXR Octave has a little more range when it comes to tracking and sounds that little bit better. While a digital sounding octave can be a personal taste I don't like it all the time, hence the MXR choice!
Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus
I can't think of anything better than that 80's sounding chorus. Big, fat and shimmering. Compared to the Digitech Multi Chorus the Tech 21 has ultimate control over those shimmering tones and I want it BAD.
OD,
Octave and a chorus, what more could you want in a bass sound? This
has it all!
There is a fantastic bass effects pedal guide that explains all you need to know about the differences between all those pretty pedals.
There is a fantastic bass effects pedal guide that explains all you need to know about the differences between all those pretty pedals.
Strings
DR HI
beams 45 - 120 (5 string) Or the 4 string pack DR
DDM 45 – 10. If you wanted to know more about strings and why these hi-beams rock I've written a guide explaining which bass strings you should choose when creating your rig.
Basses
Lakland 4401 for the studio or live performance
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| Lakland 4401 |
Ibanez ATK 305 for live performance.
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| ATK 305 |
Of course if we are going to talk about ideal basses, well thats a different conversation altogether! Speaking of which, if you like the basses mentioned have a look at the different types of bass you can get to go with your rig.
Whats your ideal rig? Which parts of mine do you like or dislike? Leave comments below as I really want to know.
Now you have the best Bass rig of 2012 have you seen how I like to record with my Top 5 things you need before recording?
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