Distorted Tone
Black Memories
The Growlers
Bassgarage rock / indie rock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed for this track)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on genre/era and typical indie/garage rock setups)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Unspecified Bass Overdrive (likely amp or pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (album: Chinese Fountain). No direct evidence for exact gear on this track; inference based on band/era/genre and isolated bass track.
Tone Character(8)
gritty low-midssaturated overdrivepunchy attackmidrange growlslightly compressedthick and presentfuzzy edgevintage garage flavor
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight pick technique and dynamic control to keep the overdriven tone articulate and present in the mix.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassgarage rock / indie rock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed for this track)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on genre/era and typical indie/garage rock setups)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Unspecified Bass Overdrive (likely amp or pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (album: Chinese Fountain). No direct evidence for exact gear on this track; inference based on band/era/genre and isolated bass track.
Tone Character(8)
gritty low-midssaturated overdrivepunchy attackmidrange growlslightly compressedthick and presentfuzzy edgevintage garage flavor
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight pick technique and dynamic control to keep the overdriven tone articulate and present in the mix.
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