Clean Tone
Safari Song
Greta Van Fleet
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely Mexican Standard, passive)
AmpSunn 2000S head into Sunn 2x15 cab (studio), possibly Fender Bassman 810 Neo live
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (From the Fires/Anthem of the Peaceful Army sessions); confirmed Sunn 2000S used for album tracking, not just live.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpypunchy low endclear note definitionslight vintage warmthaggressive attackfull-bodieduncluttered midsno grit or driveclassic rock presence
Difficulty
The bassline requires solid timing and stamina due to the fast, driving tempo and consistent fingerstyle attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex fills.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely Mexican Standard, passive)
AmpSunn 2000S head into Sunn 2x15 cab (studio), possibly Fender Bassman 810 Neo live
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (From the Fires/Anthem of the Peaceful Army sessions); confirmed Sunn 2000S used for album tracking, not just live.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpypunchy low endclear note definitionslight vintage warmthaggressive attackfull-bodieduncluttered midsno grit or driveclassic rock presence
Difficulty
The bassline requires solid timing and stamina due to the fast, driving tempo and consistent fingerstyle attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex fills.
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