Clean Tone
The Scientist
Coldplay
Basspop2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg Classic Series (likely SVT head with 8x10 cabinet)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, A Rush of Blood to the Head sessions
Tone Character(8)
deep and supportiverounded low endsmooth and even sustainsubtle attackno audible drive or gritwarm and classicsits under piano and vocalstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, consisting of slow, supportive root notes played fingerstyle with no technical challenges or complex rhythms.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg Classic Series (likely SVT head with 8x10 cabinet)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid5
treble5
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, A Rush of Blood to the Head sessions
Tone Character(8)
deep and supportiverounded low endsmooth and even sustainsubtle attackno audible drive or gritwarm and classicsits under piano and vocalstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, consisting of slow, supportive root notes played fingerstyle with no technical challenges or complex rhythms.
The Scientist settings for your amp
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