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New Beastly Bass Tone Settings — Vulfpeck
Vulfpeck · 2010s+ · funk
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Music Man Joe Dart Signature (StingRay-style, passive)
Pickups
Single humbucker (bridge position, passive)
Amp
Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 (studio DI, possible Markbass cab in live settings)
Pickup Position
Bridge humbucker only (single pickup, no blend)
Studio recording, 2024 (release year of 'New Beastly'), likely direct-in with minimal amp coloration; Markbass amp used live and possibly for monitoring.
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
Bass5.5
Gain0
Treble6
Presence5
compression7
Effects Chain
Music Man Joe Dart Signature Bass → Studio Compressor (likely rack or plugin) → DI → Console (Markbass amp possibly used for monitoring only)
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy
- burpy midrange
- fast attack
- articulate note definition
- slightly compressed
- deep but controlled lows
- no grit or distortion
- clear high end without harshness
- minimal sustain
- dynamic and responsive
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle