Distorted Tone

Pink Pony Club

Chappell Roan

Basspop2010s+

Original Gear

BassUnknown (likely Fender Precision or Jazz Bass, or similar modern passive 4-string)

AmpUnknown (likely Ampeg SVT or modern emulation, possibly DI with amp sim)

PickupsSplit single-coil (if Precision) or dual single-coil (if Jazz); likely both pickups or neck-heavy blend

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression7

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Unknown Bass Compressor (likely plugin or pedal, e.g., DBX 160, MXR M87, or similar)

overdriveUnknown Unknown Bass Overdrive (likely plugin or pedal, e.g., Darkglass or SansAmp style)

Notes

Studio recording, released 2020 (recorded 2019-2020), no direct evidence of live rig or specific studio gear for bass

Tone Character(9)

Gritty low-midsPunchy attackSlightly compressedForward in the mixWarm but aggressiveNoticeable breakup/overdriveModern pop/rock edgeDefined string presenceNo synth artifacts

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and dynamic control to cut through the mix with a driven tone.

Sources

Big bass synth songs (pink pony club) : r/synthesizers Chappell Roan (Equipboard)Pink Pony Club Solo : r/Guitar

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