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Do I Wanna Know?
Arctic Monkeys
BassIndie rock / psychedelic rock / alternative rock2010s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (studio recording)
AmpAmpeg Portaflex (vintage) – likely used for P‑bass on AM album
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording likely used Fender P‑Bass; live, Nick uses fuzz pedal (ZVex Woolly Mammoth) for this song
Tone Character(4)
punchyclearfuzzed (live)low‑end filled by synth bass in mix
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with a steady, forceful pattern, but achieving the punch and clarity with pick technique and slight fuzz adds moderate challenge.
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Create Free AccountBassIndie rock / psychedelic rock / alternative rock2010s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (studio recording)
AmpAmpeg Portaflex (vintage) – likely used for P‑bass on AM album
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording likely used Fender P‑Bass; live, Nick uses fuzz pedal (ZVex Woolly Mammoth) for this song
Tone Character(4)
punchyclearfuzzed (live)low‑end filled by synth bass in mix
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively straightforward with a steady, forceful pattern, but achieving the punch and clarity with pick technique and slight fuzz adds moderate challenge.