Fender Rumble 25 settings
Message In a Bottle settings for Fender Rumble 25
The Police · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Police "Message In a Bottle" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 25, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the both humbuckers balanced pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Both humbuckers balanced
Fender Rumble 25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a snappy attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Experiment with the neck pickup to enhance warmth while maintaining clarity.
- Keep your playing consistent and articulate to mimic the reggae-influenced style.
The original rig
What The Police used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 25 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 25 settings for Message In a Bottle?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Message In a Bottle?
Both humbuckers balanced.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Message In a Bottle on other amps
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- Another One Bites the Dust · Queen
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- Give it Away · Red Hot Chile Peppers
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.