Clean Tone
Mr. Telephone Man
New Edition
Bassr&b1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, era-appropriate studio standard)
AmpAmpeg B-15 or similar tube combo (typical 1980s R&B studio amp, no direct evidence)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1984, likely direct-in with possible amp blend (standard for R&B of this era)
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsmooth sustainsubtle compressionno grit or drivewarm vintage charactersupportive, not forwardno slap or pick noisesits under vocals
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, supporting the groove with simple, steady notes and no advanced techniques or fills.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, era-appropriate studio standard)
AmpAmpeg B-15 or similar tube combo (typical 1980s R&B studio amp, no direct evidence)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1984, likely direct-in with possible amp blend (standard for R&B of this era)
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsmooth sustainsubtle compressionno grit or drivewarm vintage charactersupportive, not forwardno slap or pick noisesits under vocals
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, supporting the groove with simple, steady notes and no advanced techniques or fills.