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Fontaines D.C.
BassPost‑punk / Indie rock2020s
Original Gear
BassBlack Fender Jazz Bass knock‑off (China body, Mexico neck), Squier Bass VI, 1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg V‑4B head into Fender 6×10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Uses orange Dunlop .60 mm pick; Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings
Tone Character(3)
nasal on the high stringsgritty, high‑output tonedriving, punchy low end
Difficulty
The bass parts are steady and driving, using a pick for clarity; moderately easy but requires rhythmic precision.
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Create Free AccountBassPost‑punk / Indie rock2020s
Original Gear
BassBlack Fender Jazz Bass knock‑off (China body, Mexico neck), Squier Bass VI, 1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg V‑4B head into Fender 6×10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Uses orange Dunlop .60 mm pick; Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings
Tone Character(3)
nasal on the high stringsgritty, high‑output tonedriving, punchy low end
Difficulty
The bass parts are steady and driving, using a pick for clarity; moderately easy but requires rhythmic precision.