Distorted Tone
american idiot
green day
Basspunk2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mike Dirnt Signature and/or Standard Precision Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage Blackline 1972-1975 head with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup (passive)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7.5
treble6
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004, American Idiot album. Mike Dirnt used his signature Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT amp. No evidence of other basses or amps for this track.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackmid-forward punchgritty overdrivetight low endclanky upper midsslightly compressedcontrolled sustainpresent in mixnot scoopedpunk rock edge
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands stamina, tight timing, and a strong pick attack to achieve the signature punk tone and drive.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mike Dirnt Signature and/or Standard Precision Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage Blackline 1972-1975 head with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup (passive)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7.5
treble6
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004, American Idiot album. Mike Dirnt used his signature Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT amp. No evidence of other basses or amps for this track.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackmid-forward punchgritty overdrivetight low endclanky upper midsslightly compressedcontrolled sustainpresent in mixnot scoopedpunk rock edge
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands stamina, tight timing, and a strong pick attack to achieve the signature punk tone and drive.
american idiot settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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