Clean Tone

Rewrite

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

BassAlternative rock2000s (specifically 2004 recording)

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (early era), later Fender Precision Bass (Custom Shop 1960 NOS Dark Placid Blue or 1959 Relic Vintage Blonde)

AmpEden WT800C head into Ampeg SVT‑810E cabinet (2007–2010 era), later Fender TB‑1200 + TC Electronic RH450 into Fender 610 Pro cabinet (since 2012)

PickupsUnknown

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble5.5

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

For the 2004 recording of 'Rewrite' (on Sol‑fa), Yamada was still using Fender Jazz Bass transitioning to Precision; exact gear for recording not specified.

Tone Character(4)

chunkyboomypowerful low endclear mid‑low presence

Difficulty

The bass line in 'Rewrite' is relatively straightforward with steady rhythm and moderate syncopation, making it between Easy and Intermediate.

Sources

ASIAN KUNG‑FU GENERATION Sound Like Part 3: Yamada Rewrite (song) – Wikipedia

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