Clean Tone
Heaven is a Place on Earth
Belinda Carlisle
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s or 1980s model, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab, era-appropriate studio standard)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX or UREI Studio rack compressor (likely DBX 160 or UREI 1176)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987; no direct evidence of live rig for this song; recording context is major-label pop/rock studio session.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchy low endclear, present midrangesmooth, even attackstudio-polishedconsistent note volumesupportive, not aggressiveno audible drivesits well under synths and vocalsclassic 80s pop/rock bass sound
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack, and requires tight timing and consistency but no advanced technical skills.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s or 1980s model, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab, era-appropriate studio standard)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX or UREI Studio rack compressor (likely DBX 160 or UREI 1176)
Notes
Studio recording, 1987; no direct evidence of live rig for this song; recording context is major-label pop/rock studio session.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchy low endclear, present midrangesmooth, even attackstudio-polishedconsistent note volumesupportive, not aggressiveno audible drivesits well under synths and vocalsclassic 80s pop/rock bass sound
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack, and requires tight timing and consistency but no advanced technical skills.