BassDistortedDistorted85% confidence
Everlong Bass Tone Settings — Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters · 1990s · Alternative rock / Post‑grunge
Original Recording
Bass
Fender Precision Bass (likely Nate Mendel’s P‑Bass)
Pickups
Unknown
Amp
Ampeg SVT (possibly) or Marshall JCM (possibly)
Pickup Position
Unknown
Sources suggest Nate used a Fender Precision; Dave Grohl recorded bass on debut album using Jazz Bass through SVT or Marshall JCM, but for 'Everlong' it’s likely Nate’s P‑Bass.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Treble6
Presence6
compression5
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Tone Character
- Not very noticeable bass in studio mix
- Supports aggressive, distorted guitars with tight low end
Playing Technique
- pick
Notes & Caveats
- Bass tone settings derived from AI knowledge of the artist and genre conventions.