15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Message In a Bottle settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
The Police · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Police "Message In a Bottle" clean tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the both pickups balanced pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a snappy attack that enhances the clarity of each note.
- Focus on playing closer to the bridge to emphasize the punchy character of the tone.
- Experiment with the blend of the P and J pickups to find the right balance for your desired warmth.
The original rig
What The Police used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- 1973 Fender Telecaster (custom, with humbucker in neck and single-coil in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early Police era studio recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different bass or pedals? Get Message In a Bottle adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Police's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Message In a Bottle?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Message In a Bottle?
Both pickups balanced.
What gear did The Police use on Message In a Bottle?
Bass: 1973 Fender Telecaster (custom, with humbucker in neck and single-coil in bridge). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early Police era studio recording).
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.