Clean Tone

Goodbye Angels

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Bassrock2010s+

Original Gear

BassFender '61 Stack Knob Jazz Bass

AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB

PickupsPassive single-coil (Jazz Bass, two pickups)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble6

presence5

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionunknown Compressor (model unknown, likely studio rack or pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 (The Getaway album). Flea predominantly used his '61 Jazz Bass for this album, with the GK 2001RB as his main amp in this era.

Tone Character(8)

clear and articulatedeep low endslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endtight, punchy attackstudio-polished clarityfull-bodiedresponsive dynamics

Difficulty

The clean section of 'Goodbye Angels' features a moderately syncopated fingerstyle groove with some melodic movement, but does not require advanced slap or fast technical passages. Dynamic control and articulation are important for the polished studio sound.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Red Hot Chili Peppers [2017] - Premier Guitar Flea’s tone on The Getaway RHCP - General Discussion - Basschat Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway - Gear & Equipment

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