Distorted Tone

I Want You

Third Eye Blind

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (likely, not 100% confirmed)

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on era and genre)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI (likely, not confirmed for this song)

compressionUnknown Compressor (studio rack or pedal, exact model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997, debut album session

Tone Character(9)

gritty low endmidrange growlnoticeable breakupaggressive pick attackcompressed sustainfuzzy overtonespunchy presencetight low midsslightly scooped highs

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a steady pick hand and dynamic control to maintain the song's gritty, driven tone without losing clarity.

Sources

Third Eye Blind - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Bass effect on Semi-Charmed Life (3rd Eye Blind)?? - TalkBass.com Third Eye Blind 'I Want You' effects | Guitar Forum - The Gear Page

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