How would I get the sort of punk picked bass tone in songs like Betrayed by RKL? Im using an Ampeg Rocketamp RB110 and an Ibanez bass.
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Amp settings question
- Thread starter Pachangita
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For settings on the amplifier, you probably just need to set the highs to where they sound about right and then adjust the rest from there.
I think precise picking technique and fresh roundwound strings contribute to that sound more than anything else. I would guess the player used either a Precision pickup or the neck pickup on a Jazz, but I can’t say for sure. You didn’t say which Ibanez bass you have—they’ve made … a few different models over the years
—but the pickup configuration would factor significantly as well. If you have two humbuckers, you might try blending them.
Good luck
I think precise picking technique and fresh roundwound strings contribute to that sound more than anything else. I would guess the player used either a Precision pickup or the neck pickup on a Jazz, but I can’t say for sure. You didn’t say which Ibanez bass you have—they’ve made … a few different models over the years
—but the pickup configuration would factor significantly as well. If you have two humbuckers, you might try blending them.Good luck
If you want more sizzle, you may want to look at an inexpensive fuzz or OD. Punk doesn't worry about the gear, it cares about the intent.
Yeah, it will help a lot to know which Ibanez bass you're using 
Play with a pick, some fresh stainless roundwound strings, and possibly boost your treble EQ on the amp should get you started in the right direction until we know what bass you're working with.
Play with a pick, some fresh stainless roundwound strings, and possibly boost your treble EQ on the amp should get you started in the right direction until we know what bass you're working with.
Honestly, I've never heard these guys. The clip up above sounds awesome!! I'll definitely check them out more...
Thay said, I'm an old school punk/ punkabilly drummer turned bassist.
I'm not familiar with the eq on your amp...
Is 3, or 4 band?
Regardless, start by pulling your lows back a bit.. then, if you have hi-mids, bump those up a bit to get some bite.. them bump your highs just a bit too..
Good luck!
Thay said, I'm an old school punk/ punkabilly drummer turned bassist.
I'm not familiar with the eq on your amp...
Is 3, or 4 band?
Regardless, start by pulling your lows back a bit.. then, if you have hi-mids, bump those up a bit to get some bite.. them bump your highs just a bit too..
Good luck!
In the live video, the bass player sure sounds like he is using a flanger or possibly a chorus pedal at a slow rate with moderate depth and feedback. The effect is not as strong as Peter Hook in The Perfect Kiss. Hook’s bass is heavily chorused. This gives perspective as the modulation effect used in Betrayed is less extreme and it seems to have been missed. You likely won’t get the bass sound without a proper modulation pedal.
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