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Fender Rumble 500 settings

Money settings for Fender Rumble 500

Pink Floyd · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Pink Floyd "Money" clean tone on a Fender Rumble 500, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Bright 1. Use the both pickups, favor bridge (rickenbacker jangle) pickup.

Clean settings

Adapted for a Rickenbacker 4003 · updated 2026-11-09

Pickup
Both pickups, favor bridge (Rickenbacker jangle)

Fender Rumble 500 knobs

Gain
0
Drive
0
Bass
4
Mid
6
Treble
6
Bright
1
Contour
0
Vintage
0
Compression
4

Playing tips

  • Use a pick to achieve a bright and clanky attack.
  • Experiment with the bright switch to enhance the high-end clarity.
  • Adjust your finger positioning to emphasize the mid-range frequencies.

The original rig

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

Bass
Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model)
Amp
Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
5
Treble
5
Presence
4
Compression
3
Full Money tone breakdown, effects and sources →

Different bass or pedals? Get Money adapted to your exact rig

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Rumble 500 settings for Money?

Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Bright 1.

Which pickup should I use for Money?

Both pickups, favor bridge (Rickenbacker jangle).

What gear did Pink Floyd use on Money?

Bass: Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet.

Will these settings work with my bass?

These settings were adapted for a Rickenbacker 4003. 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.