Clean Tone
Under Control
The Strokes
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire sessions). No direct evidence for live rig; studio context inferred from era and band practice.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endslightly scooped midsclear, articulate attackpresent upper midsdry and punchyno audible drivesits well in mixno sub-bass rumbleclassic alt-rock clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and no complex fills or syncopation. The main challenge is maintaining tight timing and consistent pick attack.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire sessions). No direct evidence for live rig; studio context inferred from era and band practice.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endslightly scooped midsclear, articulate attackpresent upper midsdry and punchyno audible drivesits well in mixno sub-bass rumbleclassic alt-rock clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and no complex fills or syncopation. The main challenge is maintaining tight timing and consistent pick attack.
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