Clean Tone
In Hell I'll Be in Good Company
The Dead South
Bassfolk/bluegrass2010s+
Original Gear
BassUpright double bass (likely plywood, unbranded or Kay/Engelhardt style)
AmpNone (studio recording is almost certainly direct mic on upright bass, possibly with minimal DI for reinforcement)
PickupsPiezo pickup (bridge-mounted, typical for upright bass live/studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, released 2014 (album: Good Company); upright bass is visually confirmed in music videos and live footage; no evidence of electric bass or amp use on the studio track.
Tone Character(10)
woodypercussivewarmnaturaldryorganicclearunprocessedslight fingerboard clickno amp coloration
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, consisting of root notes and simple rhythms typical of bluegrass/folk upright bass. The main challenge is maintaining consistent timing and a strong percussive feel.
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Original Gear
BassUpright double bass (likely plywood, unbranded or Kay/Engelhardt style)
AmpNone (studio recording is almost certainly direct mic on upright bass, possibly with minimal DI for reinforcement)
PickupsPiezo pickup (bridge-mounted, typical for upright bass live/studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, released 2014 (album: Good Company); upright bass is visually confirmed in music videos and live footage; no evidence of electric bass or amp use on the studio track.
Tone Character(10)
woodypercussivewarmnaturaldryorganicclearunprocessedslight fingerboard clickno amp coloration
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, consisting of root notes and simple rhythms typical of bluegrass/folk upright bass. The main challenge is maintaining consistent timing and a strong percussive feel.