Distorted Tone
Give 'Em Hell, Kid
My Chemical Romance
BassAlternative rock / emo / pop-punk2000s (mid-2000s)
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mikey Way, as tab indicates)
AmpFender Super Bassman head into 8x10 cabinets
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Based on live rig used by Mikey Way during reunion tour; specific studio gear for “Give ’Em Hell, Kid” not documented.
Tone Character(4)
PunchyAggressiveMid-forwardDriven
Difficulty
The bass line in “Give ’Em Hell, Kid” is relatively straightforward with steady rhythmic drive, but requires tight timing and consistent pick technique.
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative rock / emo / pop-punk2000s (mid-2000s)
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mikey Way, as tab indicates)
AmpFender Super Bassman head into 8x10 cabinets
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Based on live rig used by Mikey Way during reunion tour; specific studio gear for “Give ’Em Hell, Kid” not documented.
Tone Character(4)
PunchyAggressiveMid-forwardDriven
Difficulty
The bass line in “Give ’Em Hell, Kid” is relatively straightforward with steady rhythmic drive, but requires tight timing and consistent pick technique.
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