Clean Tone
I Wish
Stevie Wonder
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (likely), or direct to console
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life album. Bass by Nathan Watts.
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchywarm low endtight, percussive attackclear note definitionslightly compressedarticulate midrangepresent but not harsh highsno audible drive or gritclassic 70s funk bass
Difficulty
The line requires advanced fingerstyle technique, tight timing, and control of ghost notes at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (likely), or direct to console
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life album. Bass by Nathan Watts.
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchywarm low endtight, percussive attackclear note definitionslightly compressedarticulate midrangepresent but not harsh highsno audible drive or gritclassic 70s funk bass
Difficulty
The line requires advanced fingerstyle technique, tight timing, and control of ghost notes at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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