Clean Tone
Runnin' with the Devil
Van Halen
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978, debut album session
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear fundamentalslightly rounded highssolid low endno audible drive or gritpunchy attackclassic rock bass presencefull-bodiedsupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, consisting of slow, sustained root notes played with a pick. There are no complex fills or technical challenges, making it accessible for beginners.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978, debut album session
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear fundamentalslightly rounded highssolid low endno audible drive or gritpunchy attackclassic rock bass presencefull-bodiedsupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, consisting of slow, sustained root notes played with a pick. There are no complex fills or technical challenges, making it accessible for beginners.
Runnin' with the Devil settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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