Distorted Tone
Figure It Out
Royal Blood
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Jaguar Bass (Mike Kerr signature, P-J configuration, passive)
AmpBi-amped: Bass amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar) + Guitar amp (likely Orange AD30 or Marshall, for octave-up chain)
PickupsP-J (Precision neck, Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherBoss Boss LS-2 Line Selector
octaverElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
fuzzZVex ZVex Vextron Mastotron Fuzz
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 release; signal split to bass and guitar amps via pedalboard; multi-amp setup confirmed in interviews and gear breakdowns.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzzoctave-up claritymidrange growltight, compressed attacksaturated distortionpunchy low endguitar-like top endgritty, biting edgeharmonically richsustained, thick fuzz
Difficulty
The main challenge is maintaining tight, aggressive pick attack and managing the complex pedal/signal split setup to achieve the layered sound. The riffs are syncopated and require good timing, but not extreme technical virtuosity.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jaguar Bass (Mike Kerr signature, P-J configuration, passive)
AmpBi-amped: Bass amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar) + Guitar amp (likely Orange AD30 or Marshall, for octave-up chain)
PickupsP-J (Precision neck, Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherBoss Boss LS-2 Line Selector
octaverElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
fuzzZVex ZVex Vextron Mastotron Fuzz
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 release; signal split to bass and guitar amps via pedalboard; multi-amp setup confirmed in interviews and gear breakdowns.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzzoctave-up claritymidrange growltight, compressed attacksaturated distortionpunchy low endguitar-like top endgritty, biting edgeharmonically richsustained, thick fuzz
Difficulty
The main challenge is maintaining tight, aggressive pick attack and managing the complex pedal/signal split setup to achieve the layered sound. The riffs are syncopated and require good timing, but not extreme technical virtuosity.
Figure It Out settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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