Clean Tone
The Joker
Steve Miller Band
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (right-handed, played left-handed, likely early 1970s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1973, Gerald Johnson on bass for the original album version
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attacksmooth sustainsubtle midrange presenceno audible distortionsits under the mixclassic 1970s rock bassfingerstyle clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is a classic, simple 1970s rock groove with root notes and basic movement, requiring solid timing and feel but no advanced technique.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (right-handed, played left-handed, likely early 1970s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1973, Gerald Johnson on bass for the original album version
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attacksmooth sustainsubtle midrange presenceno audible distortionsits under the mixclassic 1970s rock bassfingerstyle clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is a classic, simple 1970s rock groove with root notes and basic movement, requiring solid timing and feel but no advanced technique.
The Joker settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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