Come Together (The Beatles) bass tone and bass amp settings
Come Together bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3: low gain (Gain 4.5), forward low-mids (Low Mid 2), balanced lows (Bass 1), neck P pickup.
Settings for your amp
Come Together settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3
Fender Rumble 40 V3 settings for every songAmpFender Rumble 40 V3
BassPassive P/J bass
The same settings in text
Amp
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bright
- Off
- Contour
- Off
- Vintage
- On
- Overdrive
- Off
- Bass
- +1
- Low Mid
- +2
- High Mid
- +1
- Treble
- -1
- Master
- Set to your room
Passive P/J bass
- Neck Volume (P)
- 10
- Bridge Volume (J)
- 4
- Tone
- 5
Come Together settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for every songAmpAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-108
BassPassive P/J bass
The same settings in text
Amp
- SGT
- Off
- Volume
- Set to your room
- Bass
- +1
- Midrange
- +2
- Treble
- -2
Passive P/J bass
- Neck Volume (P)
- 10
- Bridge Volume (J)
- 3
- Tone
- 5
Come Together settings on any bass amp with Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive
Amp
BassPassive P/J bass
The same settings in text
Amp
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 4
- Drive
- 1.5
Passive P/J bass
- Neck Volume (P)
- 8
- Bridge Volume (J)
- 3
- Tone
- 5
Why it sounds like that
Paul McCartney plays the bass line on Come Together. He used a Rickenbacker on the Abbey Road sessions, and its tone stands out on the track. The line came from McCartney himself, and the song was slowed down to give it a swampy backup. The bass line sets the mood of the record.
What bass did Paul McCartney use on Come Together?
Paul McCartney
- Bass
- Rickenbacker[3]
- The session notes credit Paul McCartney on bass for the basic track of Come Together. (on this song)[1]
- Emerick said Paul suggested playing the song at a slower tempo. (on this song)[1]
- McCartney said he came up with the bass line and the rest of the track flowed from it. (on this song)[2]
- McCartney said he laid down the bass line that sets the mood of the song. (on this song)[1]
- McCartney said he suggested slowing the song down to give it a swampy backup. (on this song)[1]
- Gear News says McCartney used his Rickenbacker on the Abbey Road album, where it shone on Come Together. (on the album Abbey Road)[3]
Questions
What bass did Paul McCartney use on Come Together?
The sources on this page document Paul McCartney's gear on Come Together by The Beatles: bass, Rickenbacker [3]. Each value cites the numbered source it comes from, listed at the foot of the page.
What are the Come Together settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3?
For the Come Together bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3, set Gain 4.5, Vintage On, Bass +1, Low Mid +2, High Mid +1, Treble -1; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 10, Bridge Volume (J) 4, Tone 5. Set Master to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.
What are the Come Together settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108?
For the Come Together bass tone on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Bass +1, Midrange +2, Treble -2; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 10, Bridge Volume (J) 3, Tone 5. Set Volume to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.
Can I get the Come Together 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 Come Together, using only the controls your gear has.
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