Distorted Tone
Girl Afraid
The Smiths
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
AmpPeavey Musician Mark III Amplifier Head
PickupsP/J (split-coil neck + single-coil bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (from 'Hatful of Hollow' sessions); no evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(8)
gritty midrangeslightly overdrivenclanky pick attacktight low endpresent upper midsarticulate note separationmild breakup on accentspunchy and aggressive
Difficulty
The line demands fast, accurate pick technique, tight timing, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and drive in a busy arrangement. The syncopation and speed make it moderately advanced.
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
AmpPeavey Musician Mark III Amplifier Head
PickupsP/J (split-coil neck + single-coil bridge, passive)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (from 'Hatful of Hollow' sessions); no evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(8)
gritty midrangeslightly overdrivenclanky pick attacktight low endpresent upper midsarticulate note separationmild breakup on accentspunchy and aggressive
Difficulty
The line demands fast, accurate pick technique, tight timing, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and drive in a busy arrangement. The syncopation and speed make it moderately advanced.
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