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Fender Rumble 500 settings

Come Together settings for Fender Rumble 500

The Beatles · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The Beatles "Come Together" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 500, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5, Bright 0. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.

Clean settings

Adapted for a Fender Precision Bass · updated 2026-08-27

Pickup
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)

Fender Rumble 500 knobs

Gain
0
Drive
0
Bass
4
Mid
5
Treble
5
Bright
0
Contour
0
Vintage
1
Compression
4

Playing tips

  • Use your fingers to pluck the strings gently to achieve a muted attack.
  • Focus on playing closer to the neck for a warmer, rounder tone.
  • Engage the vintage switch on your amp to enhance the warmth and character of the sound.

The original rig

What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 500 actually has.

Bass
Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass
Amp
Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
4.5
Treble
5.5
Presence
4.5
Compression
3
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Different bass or pedals? Get Come Together adapted to your exact rig

These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Rumble 500 settings for Come Together?

Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5, Bright 0.

Which pickup should I use for Come Together?

P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).

What gear did The Beatles use on Come Together?

Bass: Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass. Amp: Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet.

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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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.