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Far Behind Bass Tone Settings — Candlebox
Candlebox · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Fender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed)
Pickups
Split single-coil (Precision style)
Amp
Ampeg SVT (likely, not confirmed)
Pickup Position
100% neck (Precision split-coil only)
Studio recording, 1993 (Candlebox debut album sessions)
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain0
Treble5.5
Presence5
compression4
Effects Chain
Bass → (possible studio compressor) → Ampeg SVT (amp-mic'd, possible DI blend)
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Tone Character
- warm
- round
- deep low end
- clear
- supportive
- slightly compressed
- no grit
- present but not aggressive
- sits under guitars
- classic 90s studio bass
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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