Clean Tone
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
The Killers
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (passive, likely American Standard or similar early 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Pickups2 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Hot Fuss album (2003-2004 sessions), not live
Tone Character(10)
deep and punchyfull-bodiedgrowly midrangeaggressive pick attackclear note definitionslightly scooped midspresent in the mixno audible distortionstudio clarityfat low end
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent picking with strong articulation and melodic movement across the neck, demanding stamina and accuracy.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (passive, likely American Standard or similar early 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Pickups2 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Hot Fuss album (2003-2004 sessions), not live
Tone Character(10)
deep and punchyfull-bodiedgrowly midrangeaggressive pick attackclear note definitionslightly scooped midspresent in the mixno audible distortionstudio clarityfat low end
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent picking with strong articulation and melodic movement across the neck, demanding stamina and accuracy.
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