Clean Tone
I'll Be Over You
Toto
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB3000
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely studio rental, classic 1980s choice)
PickupsP/J (split-coil Precision + single-coil Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX DBX 160 Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Mike Porcaro on bass. No direct evidence for live rig; all info inferred from era, interviews, and typical Toto/Mike Porcaro gear.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and evendeep but not boomyclear note definitionwarm low endslight mid presencepolite attackstudio-polishedsupportiveno audible drivesubtle compression
Difficulty
The part is straightforward, with root notes and simple fills, requiring solid timing and a smooth touch but no advanced technical skills.
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB3000
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely studio rental, classic 1980s choice)
PickupsP/J (split-coil Precision + single-coil Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX DBX 160 Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Mike Porcaro on bass. No direct evidence for live rig; all info inferred from era, interviews, and typical Toto/Mike Porcaro gear.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and evendeep but not boomyclear note definitionwarm low endslight mid presencepolite attackstudio-polishedsupportiveno audible drivesubtle compression
Difficulty
The part is straightforward, with root notes and simple fills, requiring solid timing and a smooth touch but no advanced technical skills.
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