Clean Tone
Loser
Tame Impala
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassGibson EB-3
AmpAmp sim (Waves Maserati plugin, studio DI), no specific amp model confirmed
PickupsNeck humbucker + mini-bridge humbucker (passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionWaves Waves Maserati B72 Bass Plugin
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024, likely direct input with amp simulation (Waves Maserati Bass plugin); no evidence of live amp use for this track
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attackmellow highsslightly compressedvintage warmthno drivefull-bodiedsubtle presencenot overly bright
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically steady with some syncopation and fills, but overall remains accessible for intermediate players using fingerstyle technique.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassGibson EB-3
AmpAmp sim (Waves Maserati plugin, studio DI), no specific amp model confirmed
PickupsNeck humbucker + mini-bridge humbucker (passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionWaves Waves Maserati B72 Bass Plugin
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024, likely direct input with amp simulation (Waves Maserati Bass plugin); no evidence of live amp use for this track
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attackmellow highsslightly compressedvintage warmthno drivefull-bodiedsubtle presencenot overly bright
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically steady with some syncopation and fills, but overall remains accessible for intermediate players using fingerstyle technique.
Loser settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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