Lacquer Head amp settings — Line 6 Anplifi 150
The Primus guitar tone for “Lacquer Head”, dialed in for a Line 6 Anplifi 150 with a IBANEZ SR800. Studio version, Antipop (1999)
Carl Thompson 4-string bass (EMG pickup) + ADA MP-1 / SansAmp Bass Driver DI + Ampeg SVT / Mesa Boogie bass rig with dbx 160A compression
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 4 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Compressor Block (Red Comp / VCA)
Essential for Les Claypool's percussive attack and even dynamics
02Graphic EQ Block
Boosts high-mid clank and snap while maintaining tight sub response
The AMPLIFi 150 lacks physical presence and reverb knobs on its faceplate, so presence is nulled and EQ is centered on a pushed 800Hz-2.5kHz mid clank. The active Ibanez SR800 pickups deliver the fast transient response of Claypool's EMG-loaded Carl Thompson. Using the onboard Ampeg SVT model paired with onboard compression captures the aggressive slap thump and string definition without getting muddy.
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