Clean Tone
Englishman In New York
Sting
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
Bass1957 Fender Precision Bass
AmpUnknown studio amp (likely Ampeg B-15 or similar, era-appropriate); possible DI blend
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, 'Nothing Like the Sun' album
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodyrounded low endclear note definitionslight compressionsmooth sustainclassic P-bass thumpsubtle attackno audible drivesits well in mixarticulate but not bright
Difficulty
The bass line features a walking, melodic approach with chromatic passing notes and syncopation, but is not technically demanding in speed or advanced techniques. Consistent fingerstyle and dynamic control are key.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountBasspop1980s
Original Gear
Bass1957 Fender Precision Bass
AmpUnknown studio amp (likely Ampeg B-15 or similar, era-appropriate); possible DI blend
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, 'Nothing Like the Sun' album
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodyrounded low endclear note definitionslight compressionsmooth sustainclassic P-bass thumpsubtle attackno audible drivesits well in mixarticulate but not bright
Difficulty
The bass line features a walking, melodic approach with chromatic passing notes and syncopation, but is not technically demanding in speed or advanced techniques. Consistent fingerstyle and dynamic control are key.
Englishman In New York settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
More Sting tones
- Shape of My Heart · riff
- All This Time · riff
- Brand New Day · riff
- Englishman In New York · riff
- Fields of Gold · riff
- Fortress Around Your Heart · riff
- Fragile · riff
- Fragile (My Songs Version) · riff
- If I Ever Lose My Faith In You · riff
- If You Love Somebody Set Them Free · riff