Clean Tone
Back In Black
AC/DC
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, 'Back In Black' album sessions. Cliff Williams tracked with a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg B-15. No evidence of live or alternate studio setups for the clean section.
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchytight low endclear, dry attackmid-forward presenceslight tube warmthno grit or drivesupportive and unintrusiveminimal compressionclassic rock studio sound
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and little technical challenge beyond maintaining tight timing and consistent pick attack.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, 'Back In Black' album sessions. Cliff Williams tracked with a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg B-15. No evidence of live or alternate studio setups for the clean section.
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchytight low endclear, dry attackmid-forward presenceslight tube warmthno grit or drivesupportive and unintrusiveminimal compressionclassic rock studio sound
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and little technical challenge beyond maintaining tight timing and consistent pick attack.
Back In Black settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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