Clean Tone
Cool Cat
Queen
BassFunk-pop / R&B-influenced pop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (general use by John Deacon)
AmpUnknown (Hiwatt / Acoustic used in era, but not confirmed for this track)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5
presence4
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
John Deacon generally used a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings; specific gear for 'Cool Cat' not documented.
Tone Character(3)
mellowfunk-leaningbass-driven groove
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively easy to play, relying on fingerstyle groove and melodic fills rather than complex technique.
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Create Free AccountBassFunk-pop / R&B-influenced pop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (general use by John Deacon)
AmpUnknown (Hiwatt / Acoustic used in era, but not confirmed for this track)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5
presence4
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
John Deacon generally used a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings; specific gear for 'Cool Cat' not documented.
Tone Character(3)
mellowfunk-leaningbass-driven groove
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively easy to play, relying on fingerstyle groove and melodic fills rather than complex technique.
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