Clean Tone
Day of the Eagle (2007 Remaster)
Robin Trower
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (likely model, era-correct, used by Trower band bassist James Dewar)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1974 (original), referencing 2007 remaster; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend, but no explicit DI evidence
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportiverounded attackwarm vintage characterpunchy low-midsclear note definitionslight natural compressionno audible drivesits under the guitarnot aggressiveno modulation or effects
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the groove with root notes and basic rhythm, requiring solid timing but no advanced technique or speed.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (likely model, era-correct, used by Trower band bassist James Dewar)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1974 (original), referencing 2007 remaster; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend, but no explicit DI evidence
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportiverounded attackwarm vintage characterpunchy low-midsclear note definitionslight natural compressionno audible drivesits under the guitarnot aggressiveno modulation or effects
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the groove with root notes and basic rhythm, requiring solid timing but no advanced technique or speed.