Clean Tone
Tokyo Reggie
Masayoshi Takanaka
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely vintage or 1970s reissue, sunburst or natural finish, passive electronics)
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (for guitar), but for bass likely a clean solid-state amp or DI; no direct evidence of Ampeg/Fender/GK for this track
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
presence5.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (from the album 'Brasilian Skies'); no live-specific evidence for this tone
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateclear, hi-fi top enddeep but not boomyslightly scooped midsfast transient responseno audible drive or gritpercussive attacksnappy, modern fusion soundpresent but not harsh treblecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The bassline requires precise fingerstyle technique, syncopated funk rhythms, and dynamic control for ghost notes and articulation, but does not demand extreme speed or advanced slap/tap techniques.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely vintage or 1970s reissue, sunburst or natural finish, passive electronics)
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (for guitar), but for bass likely a clean solid-state amp or DI; no direct evidence of Ampeg/Fender/GK for this track
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
presence5.5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (from the album 'Brasilian Skies'); no live-specific evidence for this tone
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateclear, hi-fi top enddeep but not boomyslightly scooped midsfast transient responseno audible drive or gritpercussive attacksnappy, modern fusion soundpresent but not harsh treblecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The bassline requires precise fingerstyle technique, syncopated funk rhythms, and dynamic control for ghost notes and articulation, but does not demand extreme speed or advanced slap/tap techniques.
Tokyo Reggie settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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