Clean Tone
Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)
Grover Washington, Jr.
Bassr&b1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1970s model, played by Marcus Miller)
AmpLikely direct input (DI) with possible Ampeg B-15 or similar tube amp blend (studio standard for era)
PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980 (album 'Winelight'), Marcus Miller on bass; classic R&B/jazz studio setup
Tone Character(9)
deep and round low endsmooth, mellow attacksubtle midrange presencetight, controlled dynamicsslightly muted highswarm, vintage studio tonesupportive, not aggressiveno audible drive or gritclassic R&B/jazz bass sound
Difficulty
The line is not technically fast or complex, but requires tight groove, subtle ghost notes, and dynamic control to authentically capture the feel of the original recording.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1970s model, played by Marcus Miller)
AmpLikely direct input (DI) with possible Ampeg B-15 or similar tube amp blend (studio standard for era)
PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980 (album 'Winelight'), Marcus Miller on bass; classic R&B/jazz studio setup
Tone Character(9)
deep and round low endsmooth, mellow attacksubtle midrange presencetight, controlled dynamicsslightly muted highswarm, vintage studio tonesupportive, not aggressiveno audible drive or gritclassic R&B/jazz bass sound
Difficulty
The line is not technically fast or complex, but requires tight groove, subtle ghost notes, and dynamic control to authentically capture the feel of the original recording.