Clean Tone
Paperback Writer (2022 Stereo Mix)
The Beatles
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001S
AmpVox 7120 (hybrid tube/solid-state amp)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966, Abbey Road; 'Paperback Writer' sessions. 2022 Stereo Mix is a remix of the original 1966 recording.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchyclear note definitionarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh trebletight and controlled dynamicsforward in the mixclassic 60s pop/rock clarity
Difficulty
While the part is not technically virtuosic, it requires fast, consistent pick technique and tight rhythmic accuracy to maintain the song's driving, melodic bassline.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001S
AmpVox 7120 (hybrid tube/solid-state amp)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966, Abbey Road; 'Paperback Writer' sessions. 2022 Stereo Mix is a remix of the original 1966 recording.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchyclear note definitionarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh trebletight and controlled dynamicsforward in the mixclassic 60s pop/rock clarity
Difficulty
While the part is not technically virtuosic, it requires fast, consistent pick technique and tight rhythmic accuracy to maintain the song's driving, melodic bassline.
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