Clean Tone
Do I Wanna Know?
Arctic Monkeys
BassIndie rock / psychedelic rock / alternative rock2010s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (studio recording)
AmpAmpeg Portaflex (vintage) – likely used for P‑bass on AM album
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording likely used Fender P‑Bass; live, Nick uses fuzz pedal (ZVex Woolly Mammoth) for this song
Tone Character(4)
punchyclearfuzzed (live)low‑end filled by synth bass in mix
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with a steady, forceful pattern, but achieving the punch and clarity with pick technique and slight fuzz adds moderate challenge.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassIndie rock / psychedelic rock / alternative rock2010s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (studio recording)
AmpAmpeg Portaflex (vintage) – likely used for P‑bass on AM album
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording likely used Fender P‑Bass; live, Nick uses fuzz pedal (ZVex Woolly Mammoth) for this song
Tone Character(4)
punchyclearfuzzed (live)low‑end filled by synth bass in mix
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with a steady, forceful pattern, but achieving the punch and clarity with pick technique and slight fuzz adds moderate challenge.
Do I Wanna Know? settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Mustang LT25
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Frontman 10G
- Do I Wanna Know? on Boss Katana
- Do I Wanna Know? on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Champion 20
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Frontman 15G
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Champion II 25
- Do I Wanna Know? on Fender Tone Master Pro
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