Distorted Tone
Whipping Post (Live at the Fillmore East, 1971)
The Allman Brothers Band
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass ('Tractor Bass' with added Guild pickup)
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, 300W tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsPassive single coils (Fender Jazz Bass) + Guild Starfire neck pickup mod
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live, Fillmore East, March 1971; classic Allman Brothers live rig; no evidence of DI, amp-mic'd
Tone Character(9)
growly midrange punchthick, slightly fuzzy overdrivedeep and woody low endaggressive attackslight tube breakupvintage tube amp saturationclear note definition despite driveorganic, dynamic responseaudible amp grit in loud sections
Difficulty
The part requires strong fingerstyle technique, syncopated lines, and the ability to maintain clarity and groove through dynamic, overdriven passages. Melodic fills and aggressive attack add to the challenge.
Sources
Bass Influence: Berry Oakley – Northwoods Bass LogThe Allman Brothers Band Members, Gear & Sound | EquipboardBerry Oakley's Tractor Bass and its Potential for a Fender ReissueDuane Allman Final Show Release: The Final Note - Premier GuitarYouTube: Whipping Post (Live At Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 - Second Show)
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass ('Tractor Bass' with added Guild pickup)
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, 300W tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsPassive single coils (Fender Jazz Bass) + Guild Starfire neck pickup mod
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Bass Influence: Berry Oakley – Northwoods Bass LogThe Allman Brothers Band Members, Gear & Sound | EquipboardBerry Oakley's Tractor Bass and its Potential for a Fender ReissueDuane Allman Final Show Release: The Final Note - Premier GuitarYouTube: Whipping Post (Live At Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 - Second Show)
Notes
Live, Fillmore East, March 1971; classic Allman Brothers live rig; no evidence of DI, amp-mic'd
Tone Character(9)
growly midrange punchthick, slightly fuzzy overdrivedeep and woody low endaggressive attackslight tube breakupvintage tube amp saturationclear note definition despite driveorganic, dynamic responseaudible amp grit in loud sections
Difficulty
The part requires strong fingerstyle technique, syncopated lines, and the ability to maintain clarity and groove through dynamic, overdriven passages. Melodic fills and aggressive attack add to the challenge.
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