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Knock Me Down (Remastered 2003) Bass Tone Settings
Red Hot Chili Peppers · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
1981 Music Man Cutlass I
Pickups
Single humbucker (Music Man, bridge position)
Amp
Gallien-Krueger 800RB
Pickup Position
Bridge humbucker only (Music Man, no blend)
Studio recording, 1988-1989, Mother's Milk sessions; 'Knock Me Down' recorded at Hully Gully Studios, Los Angeles.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids5
Bass6
Gain0
Treble6
Presence5
compression5
Effects Chain
Music Man Cutlass I (active) → Gallien-Krueger 800RB (mild compression, clean EQ) → likely DI + amp-mic blend
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy low end
- slightly scooped mids
- clear, percussive attack
- articulate highs
- modern, hi-fi clarity
- snappy transient response
- no audible drive or grit
- focused, present tone
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle