Around The World (Red Hot Chili Peppers) bass tone and bass amp settings

Around The World bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3: low gain (Gain 4), forward high-mids (High Mid 2), balanced lows (Bass 1), bridge J pickup.

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FenderRumble 40 V3AmpegRocket Bass RB-108Bass, Mid, Treble, DriveAny bass amp

Around The World settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3

Fender Rumble 40 V3 settings for every song

AmpFender Rumble 40 V3

Gain4

BrightOn

ContourOff

VintageOff

OverdriveOff

Bass+1

Low Mid0

High Mid+2

Treble+1

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BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)7Adds round low-mid body beneath the bright bridge pickup.

Bridge Volume (J)10Emphasizes the tight, cutting slap attack.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Gain: 4
Bright: On
Contour: Off
Vintage: Off
Overdrive: Off
Bass: +1
Low Mid: 0
High Mid: +2
Treble: +1
Master: Set to your room

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 7
Bridge Volume (J): 10
Tone: 8

Around The World settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108

Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for every song

AmpAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-108

SGTOn

Set to your roomVolume

Bass+1

Midrange+2

Treble+2

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)8Keeps the punchy P pickup prominent in the blend.

Bridge Volume (J)7Adds bridge definition and growl without dominating.

Tone8Retains the bright, articulate attack.

The same settings in text

Amp

SGT: On
Volume: Set to your room
Bass: +1
Midrange: +2
Treble: +2

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 8
Bridge Volume (J): 7
Tone: 8

Around The World settings on any bass amp with Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive

Amp

Bass5.5

Mid6.5

Treble6

Drive2

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)7Adds body beneath the brighter bridge pickup.

Bridge Volume (J)10Emphasizes the tight, articulate attack.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Bass: 5.5
Mid: 6.5
Treble: 6
Drive: 2

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 7
Bridge Volume (J): 10
Tone: 8

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Questions

What are the Around The World settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3?

For the Around The World bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3, set Gain 4, Bright On, Bass +1, Low Mid 0, High Mid +2, Treble +1; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 7, Bridge Volume (J) 10, Tone 8. Set Master to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.

What are the Around The World settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108?

For the Around The World bass tone on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set SGT On, Bass +1, Midrange +2, Treble +2; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 8, Bridge Volume (J) 7, Tone 8. Set Volume to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.

Can I get the Around The World tone on my own amp?

Yes. The settings above cover 2 reference amps and any amp with the basic controls. For your exact rig, KnobMaster, an iPhone app, sets every knob of your own amp, bass and pedals for Around The World, using only the controls your gear has.

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