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The Boat I Row
Tame Impala
BassPsychedelic pop / neo‑psychedelia2020s
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely a guitar run through synth/octave processing)
AmpUnknown (likely DI or synth-based signal)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Kevin Parker reportedly used a guitar through a P‑Bass preset on a guitar synth, pitched down an octave, as a makeshift bass sound that made it onto the record. No traditional bass or amp confirmed.
Tone Character(3)
synth‑likepitched downfuzzy/processed
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively simple in terms of notes but achieving the tone requires some processing; the playing involves slides and pull‑offs that are moderately challenging.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassPsychedelic pop / neo‑psychedelia2020s
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely a guitar run through synth/octave processing)
AmpUnknown (likely DI or synth-based signal)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Kevin Parker reportedly used a guitar through a P‑Bass preset on a guitar synth, pitched down an octave, as a makeshift bass sound that made it onto the record. No traditional bass or amp confirmed.
Tone Character(3)
synth‑likepitched downfuzzy/processed
Difficulty
The bass line is relatively simple in terms of notes but achieving the tone requires some processing; the playing involves slides and pull‑offs that are moderately challenging.