Amp settings
Another One Bites the Dust settings for Amp
Queen · adapted 12 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Another One Bites the Dust" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4. Use the single humbucker (bridge), eq boosted mids pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-10-26
- Pickup
- Single humbucker (bridge), EQ boosted mids
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a fingerstyle technique to achieve a snappy attack.
- Focus on muting the strings with your palm to maintain a dry and focused sound.
- Experiment with finger placement near the bridge for a tighter tone.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp actually has.
- Bass
- Fender Precision Bass (for main riff), Brian May's Red Special (for guitar noise/fx overdubs only)
- Amp
- Unknown bass amp (likely a Music Man or Fender Bassman for Deacon's bass), Vox AC30 (for Brian May's guitar overdubs only)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Another One Bites the Dust adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Amp settings for Another One Bites the Dust?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Another One Bites the Dust?
Single humbucker (bridge), EQ boosted mids.
What gear did Queen use on Another One Bites the Dust?
Bass: Fender Precision Bass (for main riff), Brian May's Red Special (for guitar noise/fx overdubs only). Amp: Unknown bass amp (likely a Music Man or Fender Bassman for Deacon's bass), Vox AC30 (for Brian May's guitar overdubs only).
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.