Distorted Tone
Here's the Thing
Fontaines D.C.
BassPost‑punk / Indie rock2020s
Original Gear
BassBlack Fender Jazz Bass knock‑off (China body, Mexico neck), Squier Bass VI, 1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg V‑4B head into Fender 6×10 cabinet
PickupsHigh‑output cheap pickups (on the knock‑off Jazz Bass)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Uses orange Dunlop .60 mm pick; Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings
Tone Character(3)
nasal on the high stringsgritty, high‑output tonedriving, punchy low end
Difficulty
The bass parts are steady and driving, using a pick for clarity; moderately easy but requires rhythmic precision.
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Original Gear
BassBlack Fender Jazz Bass knock‑off (China body, Mexico neck), Squier Bass VI, 1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg V‑4B head into Fender 6×10 cabinet
PickupsHigh‑output cheap pickups (on the knock‑off Jazz Bass)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Uses orange Dunlop .60 mm pick; Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings
Tone Character(3)
nasal on the high stringsgritty, high‑output tonedriving, punchy low end
Difficulty
The bass parts are steady and driving, using a pick for clarity; moderately easy but requires rhythmic precision.
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