Distorted Tone

All I Need

Radiohead

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1963, 1972, or 1976 model)

AmpAmpeg SVT-VR (with Ampeg SVT 810 cabinet)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble5

presence6

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

fuzzLovetone Lovetone Big Cheese

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (In Rainbows album); Colin Greenwood is credited with using a Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT-VR for the album. Pedals confirmed for the album include Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver and Lovetone Big Cheese.

Tone Character(9)

deep, saturated low endfuzzy, compressed attackmidrange growlthick, sustaining overdriveslightly scooped highspunchy and aggressiveclear note definitionstudio fuzz colorationwarm, analog drive

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically simple but requires control to keep the tone clear and powerful under heavy fuzz/overdrive, and to maintain dynamics in a dense mix.

Sources

Radiohead – In Rainbows - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Colin Greenwood | Equipboard All I need : r/basspedals

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