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The Who
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
Bass1960s Fender Precision Bass
AmpMarshall JTM45 Bass Head + Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
presence5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966, original single release. John Entwistle on bass.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyclear and punchy attackfocused midrangeslight natural compressionvintage warmtharticulate note separationno drive or fuzzclassic 60s rock basstight low endno effects coloration
Difficulty
The bassline features steady eighth-note picking with some syncopation and simple fills, requiring solid timing and articulation but no advanced technical demands.
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Original Gear
Bass1960s Fender Precision Bass
AmpMarshall JTM45 Bass Head + Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
presence5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966, original single release. John Entwistle on bass.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyclear and punchy attackfocused midrangeslight natural compressionvintage warmtharticulate note separationno drive or fuzzclassic 60s rock basstight low endno effects coloration
Difficulty
The bassline features steady eighth-note picking with some syncopation and simple fills, requiring solid timing and articulation but no advanced technical demands.
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