Clean Tone
Eye in the Sky
The Alan Parsons Project
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassPeavey T-40 (likely) or similar passive 1970s/80s bass
AmpPeavey MegaBass (studio rackmount head, likely paired with Peavey 1820 Bass Cabinet)
PickupsDual humbuckers (if T-40), otherwise likely split-coil or J-style
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble6
presence4.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982, Eye in the Sky album sessions; no live context for original recording
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedsmooth and evensubtle midrangesoft attackstudio-polishedslightly compressedsupportive, not aggressiveno audible driveclear but not brightsits under keys and vocals
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with a steady, even pulse and minimal technical challenge beyond basic timing and tone control.
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Original Gear
BassPeavey T-40 (likely) or similar passive 1970s/80s bass
AmpPeavey MegaBass (studio rackmount head, likely paired with Peavey 1820 Bass Cabinet)
PickupsDual humbuckers (if T-40), otherwise likely split-coil or J-style
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble6
presence4.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982, Eye in the Sky album sessions; no live context for original recording
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedsmooth and evensubtle midrangesoft attackstudio-polishedslightly compressedsupportive, not aggressiveno audible driveclear but not brightsits under keys and vocals
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with a steady, even pulse and minimal technical challenge beyond basic timing and tone control.
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