Amp settings
Message In a Bottle settings for Amp
The Police · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Police "Message In a Bottle" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge, warmth) pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge, warmth)
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a snappy attack.
- Focus on a consistent, moderate plucking speed to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with the tone knob on your bass to find the sweet spot for warmth.
The original rig
What The Police used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp 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 Amp settings for Message In a Bottle?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.
Which pickup should I use for Message In a Bottle?
Neck pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge, warmth).
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.
Message In a Bottle on other amps
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- Message In a Bottle on Fender Mustang LT25 · 2
- Message In a Bottle on Acoustic B25C Bass Combo · 2
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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.