Clean Tone

This Is How I Disappear

My Chemical Romance

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (early 2000s, 4-string, likely passive electronics for studio, but StingRay is typically active)

AmpFender Super Bassman head into 8x10 cab (studio likely similar, possibly with DI blend)

PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, Music Man style)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Bass Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (The Black Parade album). Mikey Way is confirmed to use a StingRay in this era, with Fender Super Bassman as his main amp. Studio likely used both amp and DI.

Tone Character(8)

tight low endclear, punchy attackslightly scooped midsmodern rock clarityarticulate note definitioncontrolled sustainfast transient responseno audible drive or grit

Difficulty

The part requires steady, fast alternate picking with a pick and tight rhythmic control, but does not involve complex fills or advanced techniques.

Sources

My Chemical Romance Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar The Black Parade - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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