Clean Tone
Killer Cars
Radiohead
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man Sterling (early 90s, Colin Greenwood's main bass)
AmpUnknown (not specified; likely studio DI or generic studio amp, no evidence of Ampeg/Fender/GK/Markbass for this track)
PickupsH (single humbucker, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995, The Bends sessions; 'Killer Cars' is a B-side from this era
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi characterno audible drivestudio clarityfast transient responseneutral treble
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, relying on steady fingerstyle playing and basic note placement, with no technical complexity or advanced techniques required.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man Sterling (early 90s, Colin Greenwood's main bass)
AmpUnknown (not specified; likely studio DI or generic studio amp, no evidence of Ampeg/Fender/GK/Markbass for this track)
PickupsH (single humbucker, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995, The Bends sessions; 'Killer Cars' is a B-side from this era
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi characterno audible drivestudio clarityfast transient responseneutral treble
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, relying on steady fingerstyle playing and basic note placement, with no technical complexity or advanced techniques required.
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