Clean Tone
Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s, played by Nathan Watts)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (Songs in the Key of Life sessions); original studio context
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchydeep but controlled low endclear, articulate midrangeslightly percussivefast transient responsecompressed but dynamicno audible distortionclassic Motown claritydistinct note separationwarm, vintage character
Difficulty
The line requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with fast runs and precise articulation, demanding both rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control to maintain clarity under heavy compression.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s, played by Nathan Watts)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (Songs in the Key of Life sessions); original studio context
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchydeep but controlled low endclear, articulate midrangeslightly percussivefast transient responsecompressed but dynamicno audible distortionclassic Motown claritydistinct note separationwarm, vintage character
Difficulty
The line requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with fast runs and precise articulation, demanding both rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control to maintain clarity under heavy compression.
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