Sympathy amp settings — Ampeg SVT Classic
The Uriah Heep guitar tone for “Sympathy”, dialed in for a Ampeg SVT Classic with a Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass. Studio version, Firefly (1977)
Fender Precision Bass (modded with J bridge pickup) into Marshall amp stacks
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 5 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 4 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
Bolder's Marshall rig was mid-forward with natural grind; the SVT's inherent midrange push covers this with mid at 6. Rolled treble to 4 prevents the Jazz Bass bridge pickup from getting too bright versus his P-bass fundamental. Bass at 7 maintains the thick low-end that anchors Hensley's organ and Box's guitar without overwhelming the mix.
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