Clean Tone
Every Breath You Take
The Police
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s or early 1980s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble3.5
presence3.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUREI or dbx Studio Compressor (likely UREI 1176 or dbx 160)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983, recorded at AIR Studios, Montserrat for the Synchronicity album
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm and roundedmuted highssmooth sustainsoft attackno grit or drivesupportive and unobtrusiveclassic studio pop basscompressed and even
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, mostly holding roots with minimal movement. The main challenge is maintaining a soft, even tone and precise timing to match the song's understated feel.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s or early 1980s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble3.5
presence3.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUREI or dbx Studio Compressor (likely UREI 1176 or dbx 160)
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983, recorded at AIR Studios, Montserrat for the Synchronicity album
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm and roundedmuted highssmooth sustainsoft attackno grit or drivesupportive and unobtrusiveclassic studio pop basscompressed and even
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, mostly holding roots with minimal movement. The main challenge is maintaining a soft, even tone and precise timing to match the song's understated feel.
Every Breath You Take settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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