Clean Tone
Come Together
The Beatles
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 Violin Bass
AmpFender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet
PickupsDual single-coil pickups (neck and bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Abbey Road, 1969. Likely amp-mic'd, possibly some DI blend, but primary source is amp.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endmuted attackslightly scooped midsclear but subdued trebleshort sustainwoody characterno audible drive or gritclassic 60s studio bass sound
Difficulty
The bass line is iconic but technically straightforward, relying on a steady groove, simple fills, and consistent fingerstyle articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 Violin Bass
AmpFender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet
PickupsDual single-coil pickups (neck and bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Abbey Road, 1969. Likely amp-mic'd, possibly some DI blend, but primary source is amp.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endmuted attackslightly scooped midsclear but subdued trebleshort sustainwoody characterno audible drive or gritclassic 60s studio bass sound
Difficulty
The bass line is iconic but technically straightforward, relying on a steady groove, simple fills, and consistent fingerstyle articulation.
Come Together settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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