Ampeg SVT settings
Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) settings for Ampeg SVT
Gorillaz & De La Soul · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Gorillaz & De La Soul "Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason)" clean tone on a Ampeg SVT, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4. Use the both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Fender Jazz Bass · updated 2026-08-04
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle)
Ampeg SVT knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to achieve a warm and round tone.
- Experiment with varying your plucking position closer to the neck for a thicker sound.
- Maintain a steady and consistent attack to preserve the clean tone without introducing grit.
The original rig
What Gorillaz & De La Soul used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg SVT actually has.
- Bass
- Taylor Baby Acoustic (likely BT1 or BT2)
- Amp
- Unknown studio preamp/DI (no evidence of specific amp, likely direct-in or clean preamp)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Gorillaz & De La Soul's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ampeg SVT settings for Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason)?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason)?
Both pickups balanced (neutral fingerstyle).
What gear did Gorillaz & De La Soul use on Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason)?
Bass: Taylor Baby Acoustic (likely BT1 or BT2). Amp: Unknown studio preamp/DI (no evidence of specific amp, likely direct-in or clean preamp).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Jazz Bass. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.