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Distorted Tone

The Pretender

Foo Fighters

BassHard rock, post‑grunge2000s (2007)

Original Gear

BassGibson Ripper (seen in the video)
AmpUnknown (Ashdown rigs typical, but not confirmed for this song)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Nate Mendel is seen playing a Gibson Ripper in the official video for “The Pretender” ([es.wikipedia.org](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel?utm_source=openai)). His general touring/studio rig often includes Fender Precision Basses and Ashdown amps, but no specific confirmation for this track ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel?utm_source=openai)).

Tone Character(3)
ThickPunchyMid‑focused

Difficulty

The bass line is relatively straightforward with steady rhythm and some syncopation, making it between easy and intermediate.

This tone has been researched 2 times by the community

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