Clean Tone
Days
Television
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cabinet
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, 1977, Marquee Moon album sessions
Tone Character(9)
deep and woodyrounded low endclear, uncolored attackslightly compressedclassic tube warmthno audible drivesits under guitarspunchy but not aggressiveno mid scoop or boost
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, focusing on supporting the song with root notes and a steady pick attack, with no complex fills or syncopation.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cabinet
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, 1977, Marquee Moon album sessions
Tone Character(9)
deep and woodyrounded low endclear, uncolored attackslightly compressedclassic tube warmthno audible drivesits under guitarspunchy but not aggressiveno mid scoop or boost
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, focusing on supporting the song with root notes and a steady pick attack, with no complex fills or syncopation.