Distorted Tone
I Want You Back
Jackson 5
Bassfunk1960s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
mid6
treble5
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Motown/West Coast, 1969; likely DI + amp blend typical of Motown sessions
Tone Character(9)
punchywarmslightly grittyround low endcompressedmidrange growlpercussive attacksubtle tube breakupclassic Motown thump
Difficulty
The bassline is highly syncopated, with fast, intricate runs and ghost notes that demand precise fingerstyle technique and a strong sense of groove. The stamina required to maintain the line at tempo adds to the challenge.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
mid6
treble5
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Motown/West Coast, 1969; likely DI + amp blend typical of Motown sessions
Tone Character(9)
punchywarmslightly grittyround low endcompressedmidrange growlpercussive attacksubtle tube breakupclassic Motown thump
Difficulty
The bassline is highly syncopated, with fast, intricate runs and ghost notes that demand precise fingerstyle technique and a strong sense of groove. The stamina required to maintain the line at tempo adds to the challenge.
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