Distorted Tone
Linoleum
NOFX
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassDanelectro DC Bass (likely DC59 or DC Cooper variant, single lipstick pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (studio era, 1994)
PickupsSingle lipstick pickup (front/neck position)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
presence6
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Punk in Drublic' album; Fat Mike used Danelectro DC Bass and Mesa/Boogie amp per multiple sources. No evidence of active electronics or multi-pickup blending.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky and brightscooped midsgritty overdrivepunchy low endcutting trebleslightly compressedthin but present in mixraspy upper midsfast transient response
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the fast tempo and need for consistent, aggressive pick attack with overdriven tone require solid right-hand technique and stamina.
Sources
fat mike'ish bass tone : r/nofxWhy the Bass on so long and thanks for all the shoes sounds so ...Fat Mike | EquipboardWhat amp does fat Mike use ?? : r/punkFat Mike interview: “I’ll throw in a cool bassline every now and again but I want to be known for songwriting, and how authentic we are“ | MusicRadar
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Original Gear
BassDanelectro DC Bass (likely DC59 or DC Cooper variant, single lipstick pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (studio era, 1994)
PickupsSingle lipstick pickup (front/neck position)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6
treble7.5
presence6
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
fat mike'ish bass tone : r/nofxWhy the Bass on so long and thanks for all the shoes sounds so ...Fat Mike | EquipboardWhat amp does fat Mike use ?? : r/punkFat Mike interview: “I’ll throw in a cool bassline every now and again but I want to be known for songwriting, and how authentic we are“ | MusicRadar
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Punk in Drublic' album; Fat Mike used Danelectro DC Bass and Mesa/Boogie amp per multiple sources. No evidence of active electronics or multi-pickup blending.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky and brightscooped midsgritty overdrivepunchy low endcutting trebleslightly compressedthin but present in mixraspy upper midsfast transient response
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the fast tempo and need for consistent, aggressive pick attack with overdriven tone require solid right-hand technique and stamina.
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