Clean Tone
Just Like Heaven
The Cure
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Bass VI
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (studio), possible Peavey or Ampeg SVT live
PickupsThree single-coil pickups (Bass VI configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, original album version
Tone Character(10)
chimey and cleartight low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible distortionbright but not harshmodest sustainslight chorus shimmerstudio-polisheddistinct note separation
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically steady and not technically demanding, but requires precise alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain the song's signature clarity and drive.
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Original Gear
BassFender Bass VI
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (studio), possible Peavey or Ampeg SVT live
PickupsThree single-coil pickups (Bass VI configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, original album version
Tone Character(10)
chimey and cleartight low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible distortionbright but not harshmodest sustainslight chorus shimmerstudio-polisheddistinct note separation
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically steady and not technically demanding, but requires precise alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain the song's signature clarity and drive.
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