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Distorted Tone
Linoleum
NOFX
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassDanelectro DC Bass (likely DC59 or DC Cooper variant, single lipstick pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (studio era, 1994)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Punk in Drublic' album; Fat Mike used Danelectro DC Bass and Mesa/Boogie amp per multiple sources. No evidence of active electronics or multi-pickup blending.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky and brightscooped midsgritty overdrivepunchy low endcutting trebleslightly compressedthin but present in mixraspy upper midsfast transient response
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the fast tempo and need for consistent, aggressive pick attack with overdriven tone require solid right-hand technique and stamina.
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Original Gear
BassDanelectro DC Bass (likely DC59 or DC Cooper variant, single lipstick pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ (studio era, 1994)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Punk in Drublic' album; Fat Mike used Danelectro DC Bass and Mesa/Boogie amp per multiple sources. No evidence of active electronics or multi-pickup blending.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky and brightscooped midsgritty overdrivepunchy low endcutting trebleslightly compressedthin but present in mixraspy upper midsfast transient response
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the fast tempo and need for consistent, aggressive pick attack with overdriven tone require solid right-hand technique and stamina.