How to Dial In "Caught in a Mosh" by Anthrax - Bass Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Caught in a Mosh"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for an Ampeg SVT Classic + 8x10. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their bass configured for this take.
Frank Bello plays this fingerstyle and hits the strings far harder than the tone suggests — the clank of string against fret is the sound, so plucking near the pickup with a lot of force matters more than any EQ move. Keep a strong upper-midrange presence so the bass cuts through two rhythm guitars instead of hiding under them, and stay glued to the kick on the galloping verse figure.
Common Questions About the "Caught in a Mosh" Tone
What bass did Anthrax use on "Caught in a Mosh"?
Anthrax tracked "Caught in a Mosh" on a Precision Bass (released 1987). The Fender Player Precision Bass named above is a modern equivalent, not the bass on the record. Pickup selector: single pickup on the bass. Tuned to standard (bass) (E A D G).
What amp settings does "Caught in a Mosh" need?
On Ampeg SVT Classic + 8x10: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Caught in a Mosh" without an Ampeg SVT Classic + 8x10?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Caught in a Mosh" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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