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Romantic Rights Bass Tone Settings — Death from Above 1979
Death from Above 1979 · 2000s · Dance-punk / punk rock
Original Recording
Bass
1969 Dan Armstrong Lucite Bass (modded with Kent Armstrong pickups)
Pickups
Custom Kent Armstrong pickups
Amp
Peavey Super Festival 800B and Acoustic 450B into Traynor 8×10 cabs
Pickup Position
both
Short-scale Lucite bass favored for its 24-fret access; distortion largely from cranked solid-state amps
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6.5
Gain7.5
Treble6.5
Presence7
compression4
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Tone Character
- Aggressive distortion
- Thick low-end growl
- Slight mid scoop for tightness
- Bright attack from treble
- Clarity from presence control
Playing Technique
- pick
Notes & Caveats
- Settings derived from 75% AI knowledge and 25% web research. Death from Above 1979 is known for their aggressive, gritty bass tones that drive their sound. The gain is set high to achieve the distorted sound characteristic of their style, with mids pushed forward for a cutting presence. The bass is slightly above neutral to maintain punch without overwhelming the mix.