Can't stop amp settings — Vox Pathfinder 10
The Red hot chili peppers guitar tone for “Can't stop”, dialed in for a Vox Pathfinder 10 with a Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ. Studio album cut, By the Way (2002)
Modulus Flea Bass (Lane Poor/Seymour Duncan active humbucker) + Gallien-Krueger 2001RB & 800RB + Mesa Boogie/GK 4x10 and 1x15 cabs
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 4 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Master | 7 |
The Vox Pathfinder 10 is a guitar combo lacking a dedicated mid control or presence knob, so mid and presence are set to null. Flea's punch comes from active humbucker upper-mids and GK solid-state bite; setting treble to 8 accentuates the slap attack while keeping bass at 6 prevents the 6.5-inch speaker from farting out. Engaging both the P and J pickups wide open provides the necessary humbucker-like low-mid punch and bright percussive snap.
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