Distorted Tone
A New Day (7" / 2007 Digital Remaster)
Killing Joke
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpBurman bass amp (likely Burman Pro 502 or 501, 1980s UK tube amp)
PickupsSingle humbucker (active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1985 (original), remastered 2007. Paul Raven on bass. Evidence from forum photo/video and era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive overdrivemidrange growlclanky pick attackcompressed sustainraspy, driven texturesaturated low endslightly scooped midscutting top endtight, punchy response
Difficulty
The part requires a strong, consistent pick attack to maintain the aggressive overdriven tone and tight timing, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex syncopation.
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Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpBurman bass amp (likely Burman Pro 502 or 501, 1980s UK tube amp)
PickupsSingle humbucker (active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1985 (original), remastered 2007. Paul Raven on bass. Evidence from forum photo/video and era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive overdrivemidrange growlclanky pick attackcompressed sustainraspy, driven texturesaturated low endslightly scooped midscutting top endtight, punchy response
Difficulty
The part requires a strong, consistent pick attack to maintain the aggressive overdriven tone and tight timing, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex syncopation.
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