TalkBass Forums

TalkBass Forums (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/)
-   Amps [BG] (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/)
-   -   Flea amp EQ (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/flea-amp-eq-940794/)

MazzeoLucho 12-15-2012 09:35 AM

Flea amp EQ
 
Hi, I'm playing a RHCP song tomorrow and I would like to know which EQ should I have to get a similar bass sound to Flea.
I know that the most part of his sound is in his fingers, but the EQ may help.
Thanks !

jmattbassplaya 12-15-2012 09:45 AM

Before even touching EQ I'd suggest putting a fresh set of strings on an active bass with some aggressive sounding pups to get his tone.

MazzeoLucho 12-15-2012 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya (Post 13581839)
Before even touching EQ I'd suggest putting a fresh set of strings on an active bass with some aggressive sounding pups to get his tone.

Thanks, but I dont have enough time.

christw 12-15-2012 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazzeoLucho (Post 13581855)
Thanks, but I dont have enough time.

How about time enough to let us know what amp & cab(s) you use, what bass you use, and your intended playing style. Those are all parts of the whole sound and without knowing more we can't say "cut lows, boost treble" or anything.

Phantasm 12-15-2012 09:56 AM

Generally speaking for slap, you cut high mids and change your strings. But, everyone's hands are different.

MazzeoLucho 12-15-2012 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christw (Post 13581872)
How about time enough to let us know what amp & cab(s) you use, what bass you use, and your intended playing style. Those are all parts of the whole sound and without knowing more we can't say "cut lows, boost treble" or anything.

I will play on a 60w combo amp, with a Precision Yamaha Bass, the song is Look Around.

CL400Peavey 12-15-2012 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazzeoLucho (Post 13581915)
I will play on a 60w combo amp, with a Precision Yamaha Bass, the song is Look Around.

:hmm:
New strings, boost low mids, cut upper mids and lows a tad.

JetBlackJazz 12-15-2012 10:20 AM

No, it's all in the eq. You gotta boost 600hz 30Db and cut low end completely past 500hz. Boost everything 1000hz to 320000hz about 60Db. You got it! You'll probably get a gig with RHCP if you're 1337 enuf.

Oreomeister365 12-15-2012 10:21 AM

Pretty sure he goes direct anyways, so what you hear of him really has nothing to do with his amp, they're just there so he can hear himself.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:08 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.12
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.