Clean Tone
Sugar, We're Goin Down
Fall Out Boy
Basspop2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005, From Under The Cork Tree album
Tone Character(8)
tight low endclear note definitionpunchy attackeven dynamicsslight compressionmidrange presencefull-bodiedmodern pop-punk clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, focusing on root notes and steady eighths with a pick. The main challenge is maintaining tight, even attack and consistent dynamics, typical for pop-punk studio recordings.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005, From Under The Cork Tree album
Tone Character(8)
tight low endclear note definitionpunchy attackeven dynamicsslight compressionmidrange presencefull-bodiedmodern pop-punk clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, focusing on root notes and steady eighths with a pick. The main challenge is maintaining tight, even attack and consistent dynamics, typical for pop-punk studio recordings.
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