Distorted Tone
around the world
the red hot chilli peppers
Bassfunk1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (late 1990s, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB
PickupsSingle bridge humbucker (Music Man StingRay configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMalekko Malekko B:Assmaster Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, Californication album (1999). Original studio take, not live. Amp-mic'd with likely DI blend (standard for Flea/Chili Peppers studio sessions).
Tone Character(9)
aggressive attackgrowly midrangebright top endsnappy transient responsegritty low-midsslight fuzz/overdrive edgetight low enddynamic, percussive slappunchy and present
Difficulty
The part demands rapid alternation between slap and fingerstyle, with intricate syncopation and muting. The aggressive tempo and dynamic control make it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (late 1990s, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB
PickupsSingle bridge humbucker (Music Man StingRay configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMalekko Malekko B:Assmaster Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, Californication album (1999). Original studio take, not live. Amp-mic'd with likely DI blend (standard for Flea/Chili Peppers studio sessions).
Tone Character(9)
aggressive attackgrowly midrangebright top endsnappy transient responsegritty low-midsslight fuzz/overdrive edgetight low enddynamic, percussive slappunchy and present
Difficulty
The part demands rapid alternation between slap and fingerstyle, with intricate syncopation and muting. The aggressive tempo and dynamic control make it challenging for most players.