Clean Tone

Obstacle 1

Interpol

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1970s or reissue, passive)

AmpFender Bassman (studio, possibly Silverface era, or similar Fender tube amp)

PickupsJ-style single coils (neck and bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2001-2002, Turn On The Bright Lights sessions

Tone Character(9)

tight low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven sustainpunchy but controlledstudio clarity

Difficulty

The bassline is rhythmically steady and relies on tight, consistent pick technique and timing, but does not involve advanced technical challenges or complex fills.

Sources

Interpol – Turn On The Bright Lights - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard need help getting the early interpol carlos d tone : r/basspedals Obstacle 1 - bass cover with tabs : r/Interpol

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