Clean Tone
Me and Bobby McGee
Janis Joplin
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1970, for the album 'Pearl'. Bassist likely Brad Campbell (Full Tilt Boogie Band).
Tone Character(9)
Warm and roundedDeep and thumpySupportive low endMellow attackNo grit or driveVintage Motown/roots rock flavorSits under the mixNo modern brightnessNo effects coloration
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm with minimal technical challenge, making it accessible for beginners.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1970, for the album 'Pearl'. Bassist likely Brad Campbell (Full Tilt Boogie Band).
Tone Character(9)
Warm and roundedDeep and thumpySupportive low endMellow attackNo grit or driveVintage Motown/roots rock flavorSits under the mixNo modern brightnessNo effects coloration
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm with minimal technical challenge, making it accessible for beginners.