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Mike Gordon
Mike Gordon, Phish
Modulus, Languedoc basses and envelope fun.
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Koa Languedoc five-string with Mørch pickups into an ADA MB-1 and Crest power (Bass Player, Nov 1993).
- pitchOCTAVESfor Boss OC-2Sub octave 40%, dry 100%
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor EHX Dr. QStart at noon and adjust by ear
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor Ibanez Tube ScreamerGain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor ADA MB-1 preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- ampClean bass ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab8X10 BLUE LINEstand-infor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- pitchBoctaverfor Boss OC-2Sub octave 40%, dry 100%
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor EHX Dr. QStart at noon and adjust by ear
- driveScream 808stand-infor Ibanez Tube ScreamerGain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- driveScream 808stand-infor ADA MB-1 preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- ampClean bass ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab8x10 SVT AVstand-infor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- pitchChief OC2for Boss OC-2Sub octave 40%, dry 100%
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor EHX Dr. QStart at noon and adjust by ear
- driveGreen 808stand-infor Ibanez Tube ScreamerGain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- driveGreen 808stand-infor ADA MB-1 preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- ampClean bass ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab810 Amped VT 90sstand-infor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- pitchOCTAVEfor Boss OC-2FX slot: Sub octave 40%, dry 100%
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor EHX Dr. QStart at noon and adjust by ear
- driveT-SCREAMstand-infor Ibanez Tube ScreamerBOOSTER slot: Gain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- driveOVERDRIVEstand-infor ADA MB-1 preampBOOSTER alt. slot: Gain 5, tone noon, level 6
- ampKatana is a guitar amp; use CLEAN at low gain (not a bass amp)descriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 3
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Modulus Quantum 5 from Feb 1997; Bradshaw RS-10/4x4 switching; SWR then Eden.
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovetone MeatballStart at noon and adjust by ear
- pitchSimilar pitch blockdescriptionfor EBS OctabassSub octave 40%, dry 100%
- amp69 BLUE LINE BASSstand-infor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab8X10 BLUE LINEfor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovetone MeatballStart at noon and adjust by ear
- pitchSimilar pitch blockdescriptionfor EBS OctabassSub octave 40%, dry 100%
- ampAmpeg SVT Nrmstand-infor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab8x10 SVT AVfor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovetone MeatballStart at noon and adjust by ear
- pitchSimilar pitch blockdescriptionfor EBS OctabassSub octave 40%, dry 100%
- ampAmped SV Classicstand-infor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab810 Amped VT 90sfor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovetone MeatballStart at noon and adjust by ear
- pitchSimilar pitch blockdescriptionfor EBS OctabassSub octave 40%, dry 100%
- ampKatana is a guitar amp; use CLEAN at low gain (not a bass amp)descriptionfor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 3
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18 (1999)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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His own gear page: Modulus TBX into an Eden WT-800, Meyer CP-10 and Meyer powered cabs; Eventide harmonizers.
- filterTRON FILTERstand-infor Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter Pro + Bass Distortion ProSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Akai Deep ImpactStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Meyer CP-10 + Meyer 750P / UPA-1PStart at noon and adjust by ear
- amp69 BLUE LINE BASSstand-infor Eden WT-800Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab8X10 BLUE LINEstand-infor Eden WT-800Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
- delayAIR DELAYstand-infor Eventide 4500 ('Echospace Of God') / Eclipse / SpaceTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- filterMutant Filterstand-infor Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter Pro + Bass Distortion ProSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Akai Deep ImpactStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Meyer CP-10 + Meyer 750P / UPA-1PStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampCali Bassstand-infor Eden WT-800Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab4x10 Gardenfor Eden WT-800Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
- delaySimple Delaystand-infor Eventide 4500 ('Echospace Of God') / Eclipse / SpaceTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- filterEnv. Filterstand-infor Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter Pro + Bass Distortion ProSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Akai Deep ImpactStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Meyer CP-10 + Meyer 750P / UPA-1PStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampAmped SV Classicstand-infor Eden WT-800Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Keep it clean; let the drive pedal do the dirt
- cab410 Amped B410 90sstand-infor Eden WT-800Low cut 35 Hz, high cut 6 kHz, dynamic mic
- delayDigital Delaystand-infor Eventide 4500 ('Echospace Of God') / Eclipse / SpaceTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- filterT. WAHstand-infor Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter Pro + Bass Distortion ProFX slot: Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Akai Deep ImpactStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Meyer CP-10 + Meyer 750P / UPA-1PStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampKatana is a guitar amp; use CLEAN at low gain (not a bass amp)descriptionfor Eden WT-800Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 3
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Eden WT-800Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayDIGITALstand-infor Eventide 4500 ('Echospace Of God') / Eclipse / SpaceDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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