Why Tim Commerford Will Never Give Up His Ampeg SVTs

[@BrandonMobley614]

One of my favorites. His parts always mean so much. Never overplays. Perfect example is "Like a Stone".

[@0777coco]

Finally getting some more attention. One of the musicians that got me into starting playing bass.

[@scottwarner6357]

The real reason: he doesn’t have to carry them anymore 😂

[@DoooBeeDoooBeeDooo]

Morello's solos were so out there, what kept it groovy and so hypnotic was Tim's bass lines. He was the backbone of Rage's sound.

[@gorillafunk725]

Rage against the machine Audioslave & the prophets would be NOTHING without this guy. He is SO right about modern tubes. Oldschool Ampegs ROCK and he likes trek mountain bikes. He thinks like I do. LEGEND! 🤩

[@earlecraft7682]

One of my favorite bassist...skill & performance!

[@auralfury]

what he said about creating music with others is so true..It is really hard to find the right group of people to gel with, and when you do, it is magic...and you cant go wrong with Ampegs

[@joeMW284]

I've been touring with an SVT-2 Pro for over 10 years now. Nothing else I've played through compares. I prefer it over the CL heads for sure. You can dial in how hard you want to hit the front end and the power amp independently. You can get it exactly where you like it. It makes the EQ section even more useful. I get a general tone with the CL style knob EQ, then I use the graphic EQ as a footswitchable mid boost. It's really an awesome amp. It's also been relatively reliable. Couple blown tubes and a burnt resistor. Was still able to fix it myself with the help of the internet.

[@MarkArandjus]

Dang that wood and black stingray looks nice!

[@snowghost5134]

“Beleif in what you’re doing & what you’re saying” 🙏🏼

[@detlevgebers]

He is a true Rock Bass Hero!

[@zr2700]

I don’t like the band or the style of music whatsoever, but him talking about the “pulse” applies to all music. This is exactly what I want from my bass tone, to feel that pulse and put that pulse into the music I play. It doesn’t matter what style of music, the bass should always be that pulse and Ampeg will get you that everytime!

[@tonymusolino2369]

The SVT’S are freakin’ monsters.

[@janski1982]

My favourite bass player right here

[@petrcubanbrait5910]

Simply great soud !

[@fromaggio7654]

Probably the best interview I've seen, agree with him fully when it comes to music!

[@frankperricone2065]

Still have my 70's V4B 215 Cab and 66 Gibson EB3, for over 40 years

[@creedereinecker4542]

What portaflex rig is that at 0:25...?!?!

[@justinkline1294]

Yeah, Tim is a legit artist.

[@peterfalahee]

What a bassist ❤️❤️

[@spk1326]

I play bass and Ampeg too.Thanks Tim C!

[@bigal1863]

I had a pair of SVTs each with the 8-10 cabinet. Used to make my pants lags wave with the air they could move.

[@kevinacres1699]

loved this interview

[@MelodylaneLou]

I don’t give up my SVTs either

[@jefbell4064]

Nothing can touch an Ampeg SVT.

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Fender Bassman and a 2-15 cab. Yep, in High School in 1980-83 that was my rig. I hated it. Started compressing and distorting way too early and it could not keep up. Yeah Rush, Yes. Kansas. The Who, Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello were all influences.

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

Yup I’m gonna have to agree with you there Tim. If nothing else the loudest bass amp you can buy.

[@MrKeefrichards]

i agree ampeg svt really is the best bass amp by a country mile.

[@brucesmith9144]

The tone is just spot on.

[@Teriyaki-vj8ny]

I like this guy.

[@richardrofacale4557]

Rage In Agreement With The Machine

[@heikalassegaf1857]

I love the backing track

[@PMO438]

Awesome!!!

[@restojon1]

He's always been one of my big playing influences yet I never knew he started off on a G3. Its a bit of a coincidence as I play a Grabber and a homebrew Stingray as my main weaponry through an SVT sim on Amplitube.

[@marklowe7431]

Right on.

[@andymelendez9757]

Yeah Tim’s a badass.

[@bryanbailey6963]

Another Geddy Lee protege! Gotta love it. Rush rocks!

[@harrisonwagner6597]

So nobody is gonna talk about the B15NC is the back????

[@junegedganok1177]

My Idol

[@brucesmith9144]

Hey, no better way to learn bass than learning Rush songs.

[@stevec6427]

I love the sound of SVT's but they're just so incredibly expensive here in the UK. I just can't justify 50% more expensive than an Orange AD200B

[@cmanonbass]

Sometimes, the sound would be justification enough hahaaha

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Came here to the app from the tv so I can comment. …it’s TOTALLY worth it. …Unequivocally. Obviously the dream is to have BOTH. If you saw here or watch a lot of his stuff, he has both. The orange has a better distorted tone but the Ampeg will make you pass kidney stones my boi!

[@callsignstatic6872]

If you are on the fence about Buying a heavy weight SVT --- BUY IT - You wont regret it and never sell it till you're 80

[@colescott2111]

Tim's tattoos are sick

[@danihxc291]

BADASS

[@dennisvergara3292]

Guaoooooooo !! El bajero de RABIA CONTRA LA MAQUINA !!! tiene secuencias de bajo MEMORABLES !!! NO ES FACIL TOCAR CON TOM MORELLO Y DARLE PESO ALA BANDA ALA QUE PERTENECE !!!!

[@remko1238]

what band is the guy with the arab tunic ? Thanks

[@matthewf9500]

prophets of rage

[@jaredgruttadauria8072]

That’s B-Real of the rap group Cypress Hill. Check out the “Black Sunday” album in its entirety. Cypress Hill is awesome.

[@Creed_fan_69]

He’s the fuckin punisher

[@straycatannie5868]

"Timmy C kick the bass in"

[@kensurrency2564]

gotta vibrate … i understand everything he says here i also play ampeg; svt3 115/410 and there’s nothing like it in the world. markbass is good, i admit, but ampeg is something special.

[@Metalbass10000]

SVT 4 Pro, bi-amped.

[@MrFuzzwuzzle]

Ampeg SVT with a sansamp, name a better couple I'll wait

[@kkkkkk-ys3xq]

Rush damn it

[@Detownrebel1]

1991 I purchased an SVT2 non-pro which is better sounding in my opinion. In regards to reliability, not so good. This November 2021 my Stingray will turn 30 years of age.

[@RH-xs8gz]

Learning from listening to Geddy Lee is not a bad way to learn.

[@wkody7]

neat

[@MegaTuang]

The truth

[@jorgecarreterogarcia8611]

Amp eggs

[@ianstrickland5280]

Why this have no comments lol

[@8Junio76]

first

[@kysersoze8566]

Ampeg all the way.