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Playing God Bass Tone Settings — Paramore
Paramore · 2000s (late 2000s, specifically 2009 recording) · Alternative rock / pop‑punk
Original Recording
Bass
Fender American Jazz Bass (1982 Gold Jazz Bass) or Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
Pickups
Lindy Fralin pickups (on American Jazz Bass)
Amp
Ashdown ABM 900 EVO III head with Ashdown 8x10 cabinet and/or Ampeg SVT-VR head with SVT-810AV cabinet
Pickup Position
neck or bridge (both pickups on Jazz Bass)
Jeremy Davis used these rigs around the era of Brand New Eyes; the 1982 Gold Jazz Bass was used live on 'Playing God' during the After Laughter tour, though recording-era gear may differ.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Treble5.5
Presence5
compression4.5
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Tone Character
- punchy
- warm
- clear mid‑range
Playing Technique
- pick