Clean Tone
N.I.B.
Black Sabbath
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (late 1960s, likely 1968-69 model)
AmpLaney Supergroup (early model, 100-watt tube head) into Laney 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass type)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970, debut album sessions at Trident Studios, London
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyfull low endslightly scooped midsclear note definitionwarm, woody attacknatural sustainclassic tube amp roundnessno audible drive or fuzzorganic and unprocessed
Difficulty
The clean section of 'N.I.B.' is straightforward, relying on a steady fingerstyle groove and simple note patterns, with no advanced techniques or fast passages.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (late 1960s, likely 1968-69 model)
AmpLaney Supergroup (early model, 100-watt tube head) into Laney 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass type)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970, debut album sessions at Trident Studios, London
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyfull low endslightly scooped midsclear note definitionwarm, woody attacknatural sustainclassic tube amp roundnessno audible drive or fuzzorganic and unprocessed
Difficulty
The clean section of 'N.I.B.' is straightforward, relying on a steady fingerstyle groove and simple note patterns, with no advanced techniques or fast passages.
N.I.B. settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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