Clean Tone
Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
Ramones
Basspunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977, original Sire Records session
Tone Character(10)
punchymid-forwardtight low endclear pick attackdryslightly rolled-off highsfocusedno audible driveno chorus/modulationclassic punk
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, played with a pick on root notes at a fast tempo, with no technical complexity or advanced techniques required.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977, original Sire Records session
Tone Character(10)
punchymid-forwardtight low endclear pick attackdryslightly rolled-off highsfocusedno audible driveno chorus/modulationclassic punk
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, played with a pick on root notes at a fast tempo, with no technical complexity or advanced techniques required.
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