66 Flip Bass
The model 66 Flip Bass It is a compact and versatile amplifier, designed for bass players looking for clarity, definition and punch. Ideal for:
- Rock, blues, funk and fusion
- Pedal platform: excellent with overdrive, compression and light modulations
- Defined sound, with simple and direct control over treble, bass and volume
Perfect for studio, live and recording, with a simple and intuitive structure.
Controls
Control the high frequencies:
- Low → soft and round sound
- High → bright and punchy sound
- Ideal for cutting or emphasizing the punch on high notes.
Control the low frequencies:
- Bass → tighter and more defined
- High → fuller and fuller, be careful not to muddy Perfect for controlling depth and sustain of the bass in the mix.
Controls the preamp level:
- Low → contained and clean sound
- High → greater presence and light saturation
- Interacts with EQ → more volume = more character and dynamics.
Final amplifier volume control:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral level
- Positive → boost of the final signal Does not alter the timbre, only the overall level.
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- Clear, defined and full-bodied sound
- Dynamic response to touch and instrument volume
- Simple controls: treble, bass, volume and output level
- Ideal for live situations and recordings where clarity is needed
Advice:
- Treble + Volume → define brilliance and punch
- Bass → controls sustain and depth
- Output Level → balances the sound with other blocks/pedals
Final advice:
- Treble + Volume → modulate brilliance and punch
- Bass → controls bass depth and sustain
- Output Level → balances the sound with the effects chain or other amplifiers
Setup Examples
Clean defined
Punch rock/funk
Full-bodied sound for recording
Flea – “Funky Punch”
Description: Aggressive and punchy sound, ideal for slap and funky lines. Defined high frequencies and bass present without muddying, perfect for making the bass stand out in the rhythmic mix.
Geddy Lee – “Progressive Rock”
Description: Clear, balanced and incisive sound, suitable for complex melodic lines and progressive parts. Bass present but controlled, with brilliance in the high frequencies to define each note.
John Entwistle – “Rock Thunder”
Description: Full-bodied and powerful sound, perfect for aggressive rock lines. Deep and sustained bass, with moderate high frequencies to emphasize punch and definition without losing the power of the rhythm section.