Clean Tone
Swing, Swing
The All-American Rejects
BassEmo / Pop‑punk2000s (early 2000s)
Original Gear
BassGibson Flying V Bass (used in recording, per bassist interview)
AmpUnknown
PickupsHumbuckers (presumed, as Flying V bass typically has two humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Tone described as sounding like a Precision Bass with high mids and a touch of distortion; played with a pick
Tone Character(4)
P‑bass‑like tonehigh midstouch of distortionplayed with pick
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, likely played with a pick, featuring steady rhythm and simple fills typical of early‑2000s pop‑punk.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Flying V Bass (used in recording, per bassist interview)
AmpUnknown
PickupsHumbuckers (presumed, as Flying V bass typically has two humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Tone described as sounding like a Precision Bass with high mids and a touch of distortion; played with a pick
Tone Character(4)
P‑bass‑like tonehigh midstouch of distortionplayed with pick
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, likely played with a pick, featuring steady rhythm and simple fills typical of early‑2000s pop‑punk.
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