Clean Tone
The New
Interpol
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (USA, rosewood neck)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsTwo single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Turn On The Bright Lights era); Carlos D known for minimal, direct setup with no pedals; clean section specified
Tone Character(9)
deep and rounded low endslightly saturated tube warmthclear note definitionsubtle midrange growlno audible drive or fuzzfull-bodiedarticulate attacksmooth sustainno effects coloration
Difficulty
The clean section of 'The New' requires steady pick playing and dynamic control, but involves straightforward rhythms and minimal technical complexity.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (USA, rosewood neck)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsTwo single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Turn On The Bright Lights era); Carlos D known for minimal, direct setup with no pedals; clean section specified
Tone Character(9)
deep and rounded low endslightly saturated tube warmthclear note definitionsubtle midrange growlno audible drive or fuzzfull-bodiedarticulate attacksmooth sustainno effects coloration
Difficulty
The clean section of 'The New' requires steady pick playing and dynamic control, but involves straightforward rhythms and minimal technical complexity.
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