Fender Bassman settings
My Name Is Mud settings for Fender Bassman
Primus · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Primus "My Name Is Mud" clean tone on a Fender Bassman, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Bright switch 0. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Fender Precision Bass · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Fender Bassman knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4
- Bright switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on fingerstyle technique to emphasize the warm, punchy character of the Precision Bass.
- Experiment with varying your plucking position closer to the bridge for added clarity and attack.
- Use your thumb to mute the strings slightly after plucking to achieve a percussive, squishy sound.
The original rig
What Primus used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Bassman 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 Fender Bassman settings for My Name Is Mud?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Bright switch 0.
Which pickup should I use for My Name Is Mud?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Precision 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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Popular songs on the Fender Bassman
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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.