Distorted Tone
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Scorpions
BassHard rock / glam metal1980s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird II (non-reverse, single pickup)
AmpUnknown (touring bassist uses EBS TD660 amp, but studio amp for 1983 recording not documented)
PickupsHumbucker (single)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Francis Buchholz used a Gibson Thunderbird II (non-reverse) with one pickup during the era of the recording; touring bassist Pawel Maciwoda uses EBS gear since 2003, but that is not the original recording rig.
Tone Character(3)
Punchy low‑midAggressive hard‑rock toneDefined attack
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward, relying on consistent rhythm and root notes with pick for attack, making it slightly above beginner but still accessible.
Sources
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassHard rock / glam metal1980s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird II (non-reverse, single pickup)
AmpUnknown (touring bassist uses EBS TD660 amp, but studio amp for 1983 recording not documented)
PickupsHumbucker (single)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Francis Buchholz used a Gibson Thunderbird II (non-reverse) with one pickup during the era of the recording; touring bassist Pawel Maciwoda uses EBS gear since 2003, but that is not the original recording rig.
Tone Character(3)
Punchy low‑midAggressive hard‑rock toneDefined attack
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward, relying on consistent rhythm and root notes with pick for attack, making it slightly above beginner but still accessible.
Rock You Like a Hurricane settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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