Distorted Tone
When I Come Around
Green Day
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mike Dirnt Signature or vintage P-Bass, likely with '59 pickup set)
AmpAmpeg SVT 'Blackline' (1972-1975) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup (passive)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
mid7
treble7
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Dookie sessions); likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend; era-specific to Dookie album
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper-midsslightly overdriven tube breakupaggressive pick attackpunchy low-midsclear note definitiontight low endclanky, percussive highspresent but not boomyraw, punk edge
Difficulty
The line is straightforward, mostly root notes and eighths, but requires steady pick technique and dynamic control to cut through the mix with a driven tone.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Mike Dirnt Signature or vintage P-Bass, likely with '59 pickup set)
AmpAmpeg SVT 'Blackline' (1972-1975) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil Precision pickup (passive)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
mid7
treble7
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Dookie sessions); likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend; era-specific to Dookie album
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper-midsslightly overdriven tube breakupaggressive pick attackpunchy low-midsclear note definitiontight low endclanky, percussive highspresent but not boomyraw, punk edge
Difficulty
The line is straightforward, mostly root notes and eighths, but requires steady pick technique and dynamic control to cut through the mix with a driven tone.
When I Come Around settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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