Clean Tone
Violaine
Cocteau Twins
Bassdream pop / shoegaze1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 (Milk & Kisses sessions); no evidence of live-specific gear for this song
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportiverounded attackwarm and full-bodiedslightly compressedclear note definitionsubtle high-end shimmerno audible drive or gritsits under mixstudio-polishedno modulation effects
Difficulty
The bass line is supportive and straightforward, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm, with no advanced techniques or complex passages.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassdream pop / shoegaze1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid4.5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 (Milk & Kisses sessions); no evidence of live-specific gear for this song
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportiverounded attackwarm and full-bodiedslightly compressedclear note definitionsubtle high-end shimmerno audible drive or gritsits under mixstudio-polishedno modulation effects
Difficulty
The bass line is supportive and straightforward, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm, with no advanced techniques or complex passages.
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