Space fuzz bass.

Today we are jazzing up our bass sound with some help from Frybread Fuzz and Ghost Ridge! Join us as we explore the vast reverberated and fuzzed out bass sounds you can get with this versatile and fun combo.

Each section will begin with a short example of the bypass signal before adding Ghost Ridge and Frybread Fuzz.

0:00 – 0:15 Bypass.

To start off, let’s hear a quick sample of our clean bass sound. We are using the middle position of our trusty Fender Mustang bass.

0:16 – 0:42 Reverb on everything.

Adding Ghost Ridge, our bass suddenly has dimension and sounds like it’s being played in a large open space. Reverb is a great option for more impactful bass sounds, especially in sections where you want to make the bass stand out.

0:43: - 1:13 Tight drive, loose verb.

Now, let’s add some grit from Frybread Fuzz to push this sound a little further. With the Fuzz control all the way down, we get a subtle drive that responds to playing dynamics while also tightening up the low end slightly.

1:14 – 1:26 Bypass.

Let’s check the bypass sound again with a riff using heavier playing dynamics.

1:27 – 1:49 Reactive reverb.

In this section we will use the same Ghost Ridge settings as the first clip but play with a heavier dynamic. The heavier playing dynamics result in a more pronounced reverb effect, delivering a truly expressive reverb experience.

1:50 – 2:12 A bit more growl.

Now let’s add a pinch more Fuzz and pull the Tone control back a little for a darker and more distorted tone. I could use this as my main bass drive sound, it’s got the grit, but is still responsive to your pick attack.

2:13 – 2:26 Bypass.

Let’s hear that clean tone one last time before we get into the last example.

2:27 – 2:53 Short stops and long trails.

Playing a riff with lots of hard starts and stops creates an interesting juxtaposition to the long reverb trails and can be a nice way to soften the edges of a more aggressive riff.

2:54 – 3:23 Farewell clean tone, hello mean tone.

Lastly let’s try out a heavier sound by pushing the Fuzz control further. The tone here is big and robust, giving us a slight boost in the low end and additional compression you can feel when you dig in. Notice that although we are running fuzz and a fair amount of reverb, our sound is articulate and not muddy.  

Let’s make some noise!

Now that we’ve explored the possible, let’s go and create the impossible. Visit here for Frybread Fuzz and here for Ghost Ridge.