Clean Tone
The Killing Moon
Echo & The Bunnymen
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio), Ampeg SVT 8x10 (live)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, Ocean Rain sessions
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsubtle midrangesmooth and supportiveclear note definitionwarm vintage characterno audible drivenot scooped or trebly
Difficulty
The bass line is very simple, consisting mostly of root notes played at a slow tempo with minimal rhythmic variation, making it accessible for beginners.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio), Ampeg SVT 8x10 (live)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, Ocean Rain sessions
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsubtle midrangesmooth and supportiveclear note definitionwarm vintage characterno audible drivenot scooped or trebly
Difficulty
The bass line is very simple, consisting mostly of root notes played at a slow tempo with minimal rhythmic variation, making it accessible for beginners.
The Killing Moon settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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