Clean Tone

Eighties (2007 Digital Remaster)

Killing Joke

Bassrock1980s

Original Gear

BassStatus Series II (headless graphite neck, active electronics)

AmpBurman Pro 2000 (likely, based on era and band gear sharing; no direct bass amp confirmation)

Pickups2x soapbar (active, likely Status Hyperactive pickups)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble6

presence5

compression7

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1984/1985, Night Time album sessions

Tone Character(9)

tight, punchy low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi sheenno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven, compressed dynamicsdistinct pick attackpresent but not harsh highs

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically steady and relies on a strong, consistent pick attack and stamina, but does not require advanced technical skills or complex fingerings.

Sources

Killing Joke – Night Time - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Paul Raven/Peter Hook-style ambitions - General Discussion - Basschat

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