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Fender Rumble 15 settings

Another One Bites the Dust settings for Fender Rumble 15

Queen · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Queen "Another One Bites the Dust" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 15, set Gain 0, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the single humbucker (bridge), eq boosted mids pickup.

Clean settings

updated 2026-10-15

Pickup
Single humbucker (bridge), EQ boosted mids

Fender Rumble 15 knobs

Gain
0
Bass
7
Mid
5
Treble
5

Playing tips

  • Use a fingerstyle technique to emphasize the punchy attack.
  • Focus on plucking the strings closer to the neck for a warmer tone.
  • Adjust your plucking dynamics to achieve a snappy yet clear note definition.

The original rig

What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 15 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Rumble 15 settings for Another One Bites the Dust?

Set Gain 0, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 5.

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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