Clean Tone
Playing God
Paramore
BassAlternative rock / pop‑punk2000s (late 2000s, specifically 2009 recording)
Original Gear
BassFender American Jazz Bass (1982 Gold Jazz Bass) or Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
AmpAshdown ABM 900 EVO III head with Ashdown 8x10 cabinet and/or Ampeg SVT-VR head with SVT-810AV cabinet
PickupsLindy Fralin pickups (on American Jazz Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Jeremy Davis used these rigs around the era of Brand New Eyes; the 1982 Gold Jazz Bass was used live on 'Playing God' during the After Laughter tour, though recording-era gear may differ.
Tone Character(3)
punchywarmclear mid‑range
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward with steady rhythm and occasional fills, requiring good timing but not advanced technique.
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative rock / pop‑punk2000s (late 2000s, specifically 2009 recording)
Original Gear
BassFender American Jazz Bass (1982 Gold Jazz Bass) or Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
AmpAshdown ABM 900 EVO III head with Ashdown 8x10 cabinet and/or Ampeg SVT-VR head with SVT-810AV cabinet
PickupsLindy Fralin pickups (on American Jazz Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Jeremy Davis used these rigs around the era of Brand New Eyes; the 1982 Gold Jazz Bass was used live on 'Playing God' during the After Laughter tour, though recording-era gear may differ.
Tone Character(3)
punchywarmclear mid‑range
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward with steady rhythm and occasional fills, requiring good timing but not advanced technique.
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