Clean Tone
Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars
BassReggae rock, pop rock, funk, new wave-influenced pop2010s
Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpUnknown
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No reliable public sources specify the exact bass model, pickups, or amp used on the recording of “Locked Out of Heaven.” The bassist credited is Nick Movshon, but gear details remain undocumented.
Tone Character(4)
tightpunchyfunkyreggae‑rock groove
Difficulty
The bassline requires intermediate-level syncopation, tight groove and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques like slap or tapping.
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Create Free AccountBassReggae rock, pop rock, funk, new wave-influenced pop2010s
Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpUnknown
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No reliable public sources specify the exact bass model, pickups, or amp used on the recording of “Locked Out of Heaven.” The bassist credited is Nick Movshon, but gear details remain undocumented.
Tone Character(4)
tightpunchyfunkyreggae‑rock groove
Difficulty
The bassline requires intermediate-level syncopation, tight groove and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques like slap or tapping.
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