Distorted Tone

Song 2 (2012 Remaster)

Blur

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass

AmpMarshall Super Bass (likely 100W head) into Marshall 4x12 cab

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionDOD DOD FX76 Punkifier (possible, not confirmed for bass)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997 for 'Blur' album, remastered 2012. Alex James is seen with a Precision Bass in this era; Marshall Super Bass is widely cited for the album's distorted bass tones.

Tone Character(9)

raspy overdriveaggressive pick attackmid-scooped punchclanky and brighttight low endraw and saturatedslightly compressedcuts through mixBritpop/alt-rock grind

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically simple but requires tight, aggressive pick playing at a fast tempo to maintain the song's drive and energy.

Sources

Blur – Leisure - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Graham Coxon's Effects Pedals | Equipboard Bass Cover with Tabs play-along of "Song 2" by "Blur"How To Sound Like Blur - Song 2 (Guitar and Bass) w/Pedals

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