Distorted Tone

Out of the Black

Royal Blood

Bassrock2010s+

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (custom, short-scale, semi-hollow, with flatwound strings, but for 'Out of the Black' likely a Fender Jazz Bass or similar with roundwounds)

AmpAmpeg SVT (bass amp) + Fender Bassman (guitar amp) + Fender Supersonic (guitar amp), multi-amp setup

PickupsJazz Bass single coils

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

presence6.5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

octaverElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix POG2

fuzzCog Effects Cog Effects Custom Fuzz (CRB005)

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp RBI

Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014, debut album session. Mike Kerr splits bass signal to bass and guitar amps for layered tone.

Tone Character(10)

aggressivefuzzymid-scoopedtight low endsaturatedharmonically richguitar-like upper midspunchycompressedsustained

Difficulty

The main challenge is maintaining aggressive pick attack and tight timing while managing a complex pedal/amp setup for the layered, harmonically rich sound. The line itself is not technically complex, but the tone and articulation are demanding.

Sources

Royal Blood Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Mike Kerr's Amplifiers | Equipboard Mike Kerr | Equipboard Bass AND Guitar-esque sound (ala Royal Blood)

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