Distorted Tone

Roundabout

Yes

Bassprog1970s

Original Gear

BassRickenbacker 4001

AmpMarshall guitar amp (likely Super Bass or Plexi, overdriven) blended with possible DI

PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge, stereo Ric-O-Sound output)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5

mid7

treble8

presence7

compression3

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1971, 'Fragile' album. Squire split the Ric-O-Sound output: bridge pickup to overdriven Marshall amp, neck pickup clean/DI or to a separate amp.

Tone Character(9)

trebly edgecrunchy overdrivegrowly midrangemetallic attackaggressive pick articulationbright and presentslightly scooped lowsclear note separationdistinctive grind

Difficulty

The part requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight timing, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation through complex, syncopated lines and fills at a brisk tempo.

Sources

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