Clean Tone

Too Young To Die (Extended)

Jamiroquai

Bassfunk1990s

Original Gear

BassWarwick Streamer Stage I (early 1990s, likely 4-string)

AmpTrace Elliot AH600SMX (early 1990s solid-state head, likely with matching Trace cab)

PickupsMEC J/J (Jazz-style, both pickups)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid5.5

treble6

presence4.5

compression7.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionTrace Elliot or studio rack Studio Compressor (likely rack or Trace Elliot onboard)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993, Emergency on Planet Earth sessions

Tone Character(9)

deep and thumpy low endwarm, pronounced midstight, punchy attackhighly compressedclear note separationslightly woodyresponsive to finger dynamicsno audible drive or gritfast transient response

Difficulty

The line requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with precise ghost notes and dynamic control to maintain groove and clarity under heavy compression. While not virtuosic, it demands advanced funk technique and rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

STUART ZENDER - General Discussion - Basschat Jamiroquai - Theory and Technique - Basschat How does Stuart Zender get that huge fat tone with light gauge steel roundwounds? | TalkBass.com

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