Ampeg SVT settings
Give it Away settings for Ampeg SVT
Red Hot Chile Peppers · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot Chile Peppers "Give it Away" clean tone on a Ampeg SVT, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 4, Treble 5, Presence 4. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-08-02
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Ampeg SVT knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the percussive attack and clarity of notes.
- Experiment with finger placement near the bridge for added brightness and articulation.
- Keep your right hand relaxed to maintain a consistent attack without excessive force.
The original rig
What Red Hot Chile Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg SVT actually has.
- Bass
- Wal Mach II bass
- Amp
- Gallien‑Krueger 800RB head with Mesa/Boogie bass cabinet
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Compression
- 4
Different bass or pedals? Get Give it Away adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Red Hot Chile Peppers's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ampeg SVT settings for Give it Away?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 4, Treble 5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Give it Away?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
What gear did Red Hot Chile Peppers use on Give it Away?
Bass: Wal Mach II bass. Amp: Gallien‑Krueger 800RB head with Mesa/Boogie bass cabinet.
Will these settings work with my 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.