Distorted Tone

Still Into You

Paramore

Basspop2010s+

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, inferred from era/genre and typical Paramore live/studio rigs)

PickupsSplit single-coil (P-style)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

presence6

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor (studio rack or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or MXR M87)

overdriveDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes B3K (likely, inferred from genre/era and TalkBass discussion for similar Paramore tones)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 album 'Paramore'; no direct studio rig rundown found for this song, but live/studio consistency is high for Paramore in this era.

Tone Character(8)

gritty upper-midrange bitepunchy low endslightly compressed attackaggressive pick articulationclear note definition under drivemodern pop-punk grindtight, controlled lowspresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent pick technique and control of note clarity under moderate drive/distortion, typical of modern pop-punk.

Sources

Paramore - Still Into You - Bass Cover (Tab and Notation in Video)Standard Tuning : r/Paramore - Reddit Amp Settings for Still Into You by Paramore (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk

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