Amp settings
My Name Is Mud settings for Amp
Primus · adapted 23 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Primus "My Name Is Mud" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4. Use the bridge humbucker (growl + articulation) pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation)
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch with your fingers to maintain clarity and avoid muddiness.
- Experiment with finger positioning closer to the bridge for a sharper attack.
- Incorporate subtle muting techniques with your palm to control sustain and enhance percussive elements.
The original rig
What Primus used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp actually has.
- Bass
- Custom 'Pachyderm' bass by Dan Maloney (Les Claypool’s primary bass during Pork Soda era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie bass amplifier
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Compression
- 4
Different bass or pedals? Get My Name Is Mud adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Primus's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Amp settings for My Name Is Mud?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for My Name Is Mud?
Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation).
What gear did Primus use on My Name Is Mud?
Bass: Custom 'Pachyderm' bass by Dan Maloney (Les Claypool’s primary bass during Pork Soda era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie bass amplifier.
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.
My Name Is Mud on other amps
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- My Name Is Mud on Acoustic B25C Bass Combo · 6
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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.