Clean Tone
Baby I'm-A Want You
Bread
Basspop1970s
Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 'Violin' Bass
AmpUnknown tube combo (likely Ampeg B-15 or Fender Bassman, era-typical studio amp)
PickupsDual single-coil pickups (neck and bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1971 (album released 1972), likely Larry Knechtel on bass
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedsoft attacksubtle thumpvintage lowsmelloweven sustainno gritsupportivesits under the mixclassic 70s soft rock
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, supporting the song with simple root notes and a gentle, even feel. No advanced techniques or rhythmic challenges are present.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 'Violin' Bass
AmpUnknown tube combo (likely Ampeg B-15 or Fender Bassman, era-typical studio amp)
PickupsDual single-coil pickups (neck and bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1971 (album released 1972), likely Larry Knechtel on bass
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedsoft attacksubtle thumpvintage lowsmelloweven sustainno gritsupportivesits under the mixclassic 70s soft rock
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, supporting the song with simple root notes and a gentle, even feel. No advanced techniques or rhythmic challenges are present.