Distorted Tone
Gloria (Stereo Version) [feat. Van Morrison]
T.H.E.M
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N (likely) or similar 1960s tube bass amp
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1964-1965, original release by Them with Van Morrison; stereo version remastered later. No evidence of live rig for this recording.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midspunchy low endaudible tube overdriveaggressive pick attackslight compressionmidrange growlvintage amp warmthnot overly scoopedraw, garage rock energy
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward and repetitive, but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain clarity through amp overdrive.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N (likely) or similar 1960s tube bass amp
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1964-1965, original release by Them with Van Morrison; stereo version remastered later. No evidence of live rig for this recording.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midspunchy low endaudible tube overdriveaggressive pick attackslight compressionmidrange growlvintage amp warmthnot overly scoopedraw, garage rock energy
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward and repetitive, but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain clarity through amp overdrive.