Distorted Tone
Under Control
The Strokes
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT Classic or SVT-VR)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire sessions); Nikolai Fraiture is seen with a Precision Bass in this era. Ampeg SVT is confirmed as his main amp by Equipboard and period photos.
Tone Character(9)
gritty edgemidrange punchslightly compressedaggressive pick attackcranked trebletight low endbreakup/drive audible in distorted sectionbridge-cable like claritynotably present in mix
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically simple and relies on steady eighth notes with a pick, but requires tight timing and consistent attack to match the band's unison groove.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT Classic or SVT-VR)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire sessions); Nikolai Fraiture is seen with a Precision Bass in this era. Ampeg SVT is confirmed as his main amp by Equipboard and period photos.
Tone Character(9)
gritty edgemidrange punchslightly compressedaggressive pick attackcranked trebletight low endbreakup/drive audible in distorted sectionbridge-cable like claritynotably present in mix
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically simple and relies on steady eighth notes with a pick, but requires tight timing and consistent attack to match the band's unison groove.
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