Clean Tone

I Want You

Third Eye Blind

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 4-string, passive, 1990s USA or MIJ)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, 1996-97 era, likely with 8x10 cab)

PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble6

presence5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionDBX DBX 160A Compressor (studio rackmount)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997, debut album sessions. No direct evidence for live rig for this song; all info inferred from era and standard studio practices for the band.

Tone Character(10)

deep and round low endsmooth, even sustainsubtle compressionslightly scooped midsclear note definitionwarm and supportiveno audible drivestudio-polishednot aggressiveclassic 90s alt-rock

Difficulty

The part is simple, mostly root notes and long sustains, but requires a steady, even touch and attention to dynamics for a polished studio sound.

Sources

Third Eye Blind - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Bass effect on Semi-Charmed Life (3rd Eye Blind)?? - TalkBass.com Self Titled - Recording Documentary? : r/ThirdEyeBlind - Reddit

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