Distorted Tone
La Villa Strangiato (Remastered 2013)
Rush
Bassprog1970s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (original), remastered 2013; Hemispheres album session
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindclanky pick attackraspy overdriven edgebright, cutting highstight low endslight compressionclassic Rickenbacker growlaudible tube amp breakuparticulate note separationpunchy presence
Difficulty
The bass part is virtuosic, requiring fast, accurate pick technique, complex rhythm navigation, and clear note separation despite heavy overdrive and a dense mix.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (original), remastered 2013; Hemispheres album session
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindclanky pick attackraspy overdriven edgebright, cutting highstight low endslight compressionclassic Rickenbacker growlaudible tube amp breakuparticulate note separationpunchy presence
Difficulty
The bass part is virtuosic, requiring fast, accurate pick technique, complex rhythm navigation, and clear note separation despite heavy overdrive and a dense mix.
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