Distorted Tone
This Charming Man
The Smiths
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
Bass1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983 (released as single in 1983, album in 1984); Andy Rourke on bass; likely amp-mic'd with some DI blend typical of era.
Tone Character(9)
punchymidrange growlslightly grittytight low endarticulate attackmild breakuppresent upper midsclear note separationaggressive pick presence
Difficulty
The bassline requires fast, accurate pick playing with melodic movement and tight timing, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
Bass1972 Fender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983 (released as single in 1983, album in 1984); Andy Rourke on bass; likely amp-mic'd with some DI blend typical of era.
Tone Character(9)
punchymidrange growlslightly grittytight low endarticulate attackmild breakuppresent upper midsclear note separationaggressive pick presence
Difficulty
The bassline requires fast, accurate pick playing with melodic movement and tight timing, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
This Charming Man settings for your amp
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