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Distorted Tone
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Tame Impala
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Pawn Shop Mustang or PBass type, likely passive, short-scale possible)
AmpUnknown studio amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar vintage-style tube amp, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album); Kevin Parker records most instruments himself; bass likely tracked direct with amp blend
Tone Character(9)
thick and saturatedfuzzy overdriveaggressive low-mid punchslightly compressedsynth-like sustainharmonically richfull-bodiedarticulate attacknot scooped, retains midrange
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing and control to maintain clarity and punch through heavy fuzz and compression.
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Create Free AccountBassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (Pawn Shop Mustang or PBass type, likely passive, short-scale possible)
AmpUnknown studio amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar vintage-style tube amp, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album); Kevin Parker records most instruments himself; bass likely tracked direct with amp blend
Tone Character(9)
thick and saturatedfuzzy overdriveaggressive low-mid punchslightly compressedsynth-like sustainharmonically richfull-bodiedarticulate attacknot scooped, retains midrange
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing and control to maintain clarity and punch through heavy fuzz and compression.