Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Money settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
Pink Floyd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pink Floyd "Money" clean tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the music man humbucker (bridge position, only option) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5 · updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- Music Man humbucker (bridge position, only option)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a pick for a brighter attack and to achieve the desired punchy tone.
- Experiment with finger placement near the bridge for enhanced clarity and articulation.
- Keep your right hand relaxed to maintain a consistent pick attack without excessive force.
The original rig
What Pink Floyd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 actually has.
- Bass
- Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Compression
- 3
Different bass or pedals? Get Money adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pink Floyd's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Money?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Money?
Music Man humbucker (bridge position, only option).
What gear did Pink Floyd use on Money?
Bass: Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Money on other amps
Popular songs on the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Hysteria · Muse
- Schism · TOOL
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Orion · Metallica
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.