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Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
The Killers
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (passive, likely American Standard or similar early 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Hot Fuss album (2003-2004 sessions), not live
Tone Character(10)
deep and punchyfull-bodiedgrowly midrangeaggressive pick attackclear note definitionslightly scooped midspresent in the mixno audible distortionstudio clarityfat low end
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent picking with strong articulation and melodic movement across the neck, demanding stamina and accuracy.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (passive, likely American Standard or similar early 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Hot Fuss album (2003-2004 sessions), not live
Tone Character(10)
deep and punchyfull-bodiedgrowly midrangeaggressive pick attackclear note definitionslightly scooped midspresent in the mixno audible distortionstudio clarityfat low end
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent picking with strong articulation and melodic movement across the neck, demanding stamina and accuracy.