Distorted Tone

Let It Happen

Tame Impala

Bassrock2010s+

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (Pawn Shop Mustang or PBass type, likely passive, short-scale possible)

AmpUnknown studio amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar vintage-style tube amp, but not confirmed)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision-style)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6

presence6

compression7

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix EHX Bass Big Muff Pi

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

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album); Kevin Parker records most instruments himself; bass likely tracked direct with amp blend

Tone Character(9)

thick and saturatedfuzzy overdriveaggressive low-mid punchslightly compressedsynth-like sustainharmonically richfull-bodiedarticulate attacknot scooped, retains midrange

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing and control to maintain clarity and punch through heavy fuzz and compression.

Sources

Tips for performing Let it happen? : r/TameImpala Let It Happen (Bass Cover) w/ Notation Transcription [Kevin Parker(?)]How do I get that Hofner/Tame Impala Bass tone? - Reddit How do I get the thick bass sound from Tame Impala's "Let it Happen ...

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