Distorted Tone
Do I Do (Single Version)
Stevie Wonder
Bassfunk1980s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (likely 1970s/early 80s, 4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge), active electronics
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1982, likely amp + DI blend; Nathan Watts on bass
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midspunchy low endclanky, percussive attacksaturated overdrivecompressed sustainaggressive transient responseclear note separationslightly scooped low midsbright, articulate highs
Difficulty
The line requires advanced fingerstyle technique, tight timing at high speed, and control of articulation and muting to maintain clarity through overdrive.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (likely 1970s/early 80s, 4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge), active electronics
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1982, likely amp + DI blend; Nathan Watts on bass
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midspunchy low endclanky, percussive attacksaturated overdrivecompressed sustainaggressive transient responseclear note separationslightly scooped low midsbright, articulate highs
Difficulty
The line requires advanced fingerstyle technique, tight timing at high speed, and control of articulation and muting to maintain clarity through overdrive.
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