Clean Tone
I Saw Your Face
Malcolm Todd
Bassr&b2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (exact model not confirmed, inferred from artist's general gear and genre)
AmpUnknown (no explicit amp listed; likely direct input or clean solid-state amp typical of modern indie/R&B studio recordings)
PickupsTwo single-coil pickups (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5
treble6
presence4.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 (album: Malcolm Todd (still)); no live-specific evidence for this song's bass tone
Tone Character(10)
smooth and evendeep but not boomyclear note definitionsubtle compressionrounded attackstudio-polishedmidrange present but not aggressiveno audible drive or gritmodern claritywarm low end
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with simple, even notes and no complex fills or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, smooth tone and timing.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (exact model not confirmed, inferred from artist's general gear and genre)
AmpUnknown (no explicit amp listed; likely direct input or clean solid-state amp typical of modern indie/R&B studio recordings)
PickupsTwo single-coil pickups (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5
treble6
presence4.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 (album: Malcolm Todd (still)); no live-specific evidence for this song's bass tone
Tone Character(10)
smooth and evendeep but not boomyclear note definitionsubtle compressionrounded attackstudio-polishedmidrange present but not aggressiveno audible drive or gritmodern claritywarm low end
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with simple, even notes and no complex fills or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, smooth tone and timing.