Distorted Tone
Everlong
Foo Fighters
BassAlternative rock / Post‑grunge1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely Nate Mendel’s P‑Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT (possibly) or Marshall JCM (possibly)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Sources suggest Nate used a Fender Precision; Dave Grohl recorded bass on debut album using Jazz Bass through SVT or Marshall JCM, but for 'Everlong' it’s likely Nate’s P‑Bass.
Tone Character(2)
Not very noticeable bass in studio mixSupports aggressive, distorted guitars with tight low end
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Everlong' is relatively straightforward, consisting mostly of supportive root‑note patterns with steady rhythm and minimal technical complexity.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative rock / Post‑grunge1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely Nate Mendel’s P‑Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT (possibly) or Marshall JCM (possibly)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Sources suggest Nate used a Fender Precision; Dave Grohl recorded bass on debut album using Jazz Bass through SVT or Marshall JCM, but for 'Everlong' it’s likely Nate’s P‑Bass.
Tone Character(2)
Not very noticeable bass in studio mixSupports aggressive, distorted guitars with tight low end
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Everlong' is relatively straightforward, consisting mostly of supportive root‑note patterns with steady rhythm and minimal technical complexity.
Everlong settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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