Fender Rumble 40 settings
Flesh and the Power It Holds settings for Fender Rumble 40
Death · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Flesh and the Power It Holds" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble 40, set Gain 7.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Bright voicing 0. Use the both pickups balanced (typical for full-range, modern metal pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (typical for full-range, modern metal
Fender Rumble 40 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Bright voicing
- 0
- Overdrive gain
- 6
- Contour voicing
- 0
- Overdrive level
- 5
- Vintage voicing
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the clanky high end and articulate note separation.
- Experiment with the overdrive settings to find the right balance of grit without losing clarity.
- Adjust the bass and mid settings to compensate for the speaker limitations, ensuring a punchy yet full tone.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 40 actually has.
- Bass
- B.C. Rich Stealth
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100 head with Marshall Valvestate 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Flesh and the Power It Holds adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Rumble 40 settings for Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Set Gain 7.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Bright voicing 0.
Which pickup should I use for Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Both pickups balanced (typical for full-range, modern metal .
What gear did Death use on Flesh and the Power It Holds?
Bass: B.C. Rich Stealth. Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100 head with Marshall Valvestate 4x12 cabinet.
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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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.