Clean Tone
Chameleon
Herbie Hancock
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassARP Odyssey Rev1 Synthesizer (no bass guitar in clean section)
AmpDirect input (synth DI to console), no bass amp used
PickupsN/A (synthesizer, not a bass guitar)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid5
treble6.5
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1973, original 'Head Hunters' album. The iconic bassline is played on an ARP Odyssey synth, not a bass guitar. No evidence of a real bass guitar in the clean intro/primary groove.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchyjuicy and chunkyfat low endpercussive attackslightly gritty enveloperound and smooth sustainfast attack, short decayno drive or distortion
Difficulty
While not a bass guitar part, the synth bassline is moderately challenging due to its syncopated funk groove and the need for precise envelope and filter control on the synthesizer.
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Original Gear
BassARP Odyssey Rev1 Synthesizer (no bass guitar in clean section)
AmpDirect input (synth DI to console), no bass amp used
PickupsN/A (synthesizer, not a bass guitar)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid5
treble6.5
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1973, original 'Head Hunters' album. The iconic bassline is played on an ARP Odyssey synth, not a bass guitar. No evidence of a real bass guitar in the clean intro/primary groove.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchyjuicy and chunkyfat low endpercussive attackslightly gritty enveloperound and smooth sustainfast attack, short decayno drive or distortion
Difficulty
While not a bass guitar part, the synth bassline is moderately challenging due to its syncopated funk groove and the need for precise envelope and filter control on the synthesizer.
Chameleon settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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