Clean Tone
Krakowski Spleen
Maanam
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 1970s/80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album: O!)
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endclear note definitionwarm and supportiveslightly compressedno drive or gritclassic studio rock bassno slap or pick attacksits under the mix
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with root notes and basic rhythm, requiring solid timing and tone but no advanced technical skills.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 1970s/80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album: O!)
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endclear note definitionwarm and supportiveslightly compressedno drive or gritclassic studio rock bassno slap or pick attacksits under the mix
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the song with root notes and basic rhythm, requiring solid timing and tone but no advanced technical skills.