Clean Tone

Grenade

Bruno Mars

Basspop2010s+

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (likely, but not confirmed for this session)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio standard, inferred)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid5

treble5.5

presence4.5

compression7

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2010, Unorthodox Jukebox sessions; no direct rig rundown for 'Grenade', but era and genre suggest classic studio setup

Tone Character(9)

deep and supportivesmooth and eventight attackwarm low endclear note definitionsubtle compressionno audible gritpolished studio soundsits well under vocals

Difficulty

The bass part is straightforward, focusing on supporting the vocal with steady, even notes and no technical fills or complex rhythms. The main challenge is maintaining a tight, consistent groove with a clean tone.

Sources

Unorthodox Jukebox - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album “The ultimate library of bass tones”: IK Multimedia’s Tonex amp modelling suite arrives for bass guitar

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