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Distorted Tone

Sir Duke

Stevie Wonder

Bassfunk1970s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAlembic F-2B preamp (direct), possibly with amp-mic blend
PickupsSplit single-coil P pickup

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6.5
compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionunknown Studio Compressor (model unknown)
preampAlembic Alembic F-2B Preamp

Notes

Studio recording, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life; main riff and distorted section recorded direct with Alembic preamp, possibly some amp blend

Tone Character(10)
gritty overdriveaggressive midrangebright, cutting treblecompressed and punchyclanky pick attackslightly thin low endsaturated drivehard, percussive attackpresent upper midsamp/DI blend

Difficulty

The line requires fast, syncopated picking with aggressive attack and tight timing, especially in the distorted section. Heavy compression and overdrive demand dynamic control and articulation to avoid muddiness.

Sources

Bass tone on Stevie Wonders 'Songs in the key of life'Another interesting isolated bass track - Sir DukeJJ Burnel. that sound.l - General Discussion - Basschat

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