Tremolo amp settings — Marshall DSL40CR

The Chilli beans guitar tone for “Tremolo”, dialed in for a Marshall DSL40CR with a Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ. Studio recording, self-titled debut EP 'dEnOuEmEnT' (2021) / 'Chilli Beans.' (2022)

Original rig

Fender Precision Bass (passive split-coil) into clean tube/solid-state bass preamp with studio optical compression

Warm, punchy indie-pop clean bass with prominent low-mid fundamental and round attack

Amp settings — Marshall DSL40CR

CHANNELClassic Gain (Clean)BRIGHToffBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	3
Bass	6
Mid	7
Treble	4
Presence	3
Reverb	0
Master	4

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Guitar

PICKUPneck TONE7 VOLUME10

Signal chain

01Compressor (e.g. Boss BC-1X or MXR Bass Comp)

RECOMMENDED — not currently owned

Attack 5 · Release 5 · Ratio 6 · Level 7

Why these settings

Running a bass into a Marshall DSL40CR guitar combo requires the Classic Gain Clean mode with low preamp gain to avoid guitar-amp fizz. Push the amp's mid control to 7 and roll treble back to 4 to round out the harsh upper frequencies of the 12-inch guitar speaker while preserving low-mid punch. DSL40CR resonance note: keep the rear resonance control around 7 for deeper cabinet thump.

PRO TIPIsolate the split-coil P pickup by rolling the bridge J pickup volume completely off on your PJ bass, and pluck with the meat of your thumb or index finger over the neck joint for that fat, rounded Japanese indie-pop low end.

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