Clean Tone
Tell It Like It Is
Aaron Neville
Bassr&b1960s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1960s model)
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex (estimated, classic 1960s studio amp)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble4.5
presence4
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No direct evidence of live rig; all available info and era point to classic studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attackwarm and supportivesubtle midrange presenceno audible distortionclassic Motown/Stax-style basssits under the vocalno high-end zingslightly compressed
Difficulty
The bass part is simple, focusing on holding down the groove with long, sustained notes and minimal movement. There are no technical challenges beyond consistent timing and tone.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1960s model)
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex (estimated, classic 1960s studio amp)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble4.5
presence4
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1966. No direct evidence of live rig; all available info and era point to classic studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attackwarm and supportivesubtle midrange presenceno audible distortionclassic Motown/Stax-style basssits under the vocalno high-end zingslightly compressed
Difficulty
The bass part is simple, focusing on holding down the groove with long, sustained notes and minimal movement. There are no technical challenges beyond consistent timing and tone.