Clean Tone
Metal Postcard (Mittageisen)
Siouxsie & The Banshees
Basspunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s model, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (The Scream album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or DI; era and genre suggest classic amp-mic setup.
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpyfocused low endslightly scooped midsclear, punchy attacktight, percussive responsearticulate note separationno audible drive or gritclassic post-punk bass sound
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, relying on steady pick playing and consistent rhythm, with no complex fills or technical challenges.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s model, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978 (The Scream album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or DI; era and genre suggest classic amp-mic setup.
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpyfocused low endslightly scooped midsclear, punchy attacktight, percussive responsearticulate note separationno audible drive or gritclassic post-punk bass sound
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, relying on steady pick playing and consistent rhythm, with no complex fills or technical challenges.
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