Fender Rumble 15 settings
Message In a Bottle settings for Fender Rumble 15
The Police · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Police "Message In a Bottle" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 15, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Squier Precision Bass · updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Fender Rumble 15 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a snappy attack and articulate notes.
- Focus on a consistent right-hand technique to maintain clarity in your playing.
- Experiment with finger placement on the strings to find the sweet spot for a punchy tone.
The original rig
What The Police used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 15 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 Fender Rumble 15 settings for Message In a Bottle?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Message In a Bottle?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
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?
These settings were adapted for a Squier 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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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.