Clean Tone
Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated)
The Offspring
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, album 'Smash'. No direct evidence of pedals or DI for this section; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend typical of era.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchymid-forwardclear note definitionslightly rounded highsfull low endarticulate pick attackno audible driveno modulation or effectsfocused and dry
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes played with a pick, requiring consistent timing and attack but no advanced technique or complex rhythms.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, album 'Smash'. No direct evidence of pedals or DI for this section; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend typical of era.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchymid-forwardclear note definitionslightly rounded highsfull low endarticulate pick attackno audible driveno modulation or effectsfocused and dry
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes played with a pick, requiring consistent timing and attack but no advanced technique or complex rhythms.
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