DISCIPLE (The Warning) bass tone and bass amp settings

DISCIPLE bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3: medium gain (Gain 6), medium drive (Drive 5.5), forward high-mids (High Mid 3), both pickups.

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Settings for your amp

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

DISCIPLE settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3

Fender Rumble 40 V3 settings for every song

AmpFender Rumble 40 V3

Gain6

BrightOn

ContourOff

VintageOff

OverdriveOn

Drive5.5

Level5

Bass+1

Low Mid+2

High Mid+3

Treble+1

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BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)10Keeps the low-mid foundation full beneath the bridge bite.

Bridge Volume (J)8Adds tight growl and definition to the driven sound.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Gain: 6
Bright: On
Contour: Off
Vintage: Off
Overdrive: On
Drive: 5.5
Level: 5
Bass: +1
Low Mid: +2
High Mid: +3
Treble: +1
Master: Set to your room

Passive P/J bass

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

DISCIPLE 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+3

Treble+2

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)10Full P pickup for solid low-mid punch.

Bridge Volume (J)7Adds bridge growl while keeping the P pickup prominent.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

SGT: On
Volume: Set to your room
Bass: +1
Midrange: +3
Treble: +2

Passive P/J bass

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

DISCIPLE settings on any bass amp with Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive

Amp

Bass5

Mid7

Treble6

Drive7

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)10Full P-pickup body anchors the gritty low mids

Bridge Volume (J)7Adds tight attack and growl without losing P-pickup weight

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Bass: 5
Mid: 7
Treble: 6
Drive: 7

Passive P/J bass

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

A bass overdrive pedal would add more focused grind and clarity.

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Questions

What are the DISCIPLE settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3?

For the DISCIPLE bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3, set Gain 6, Bright On, Overdrive On, Drive 5.5, Level 5, Bass +1, Low Mid +2, High Mid +3, Treble +1; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 10, Bridge Volume (J) 8, Tone 8. Set Master to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.

What are the DISCIPLE settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108?

For the DISCIPLE bass tone on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set SGT On, Bass +1, Midrange +3, Treble +2; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 10, 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 DISCIPLE tone on my own amp?

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