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Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)

Pixies

Bassrock1980s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue-line or black-line, late 1970s/early 1980s studio rental standard)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1987-1988 (for Surfer Rosa, remastered 2007). No direct evidence for live rig; studio context inferred from era and producer Steve Albini's known practices.

Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attackslightly compressedno audible drivesits under the mixno chorus or modulationclassic indie/alt rock basssupportive, not aggressive

Difficulty

The bass line is straightforward, consisting mostly of whole and half notes with minimal movement or technical demand. Suitable for beginners.

Sources

Show Us Your Rig - Gear Gallery - Basschatsteve albini AMA here is the thread : r/Nirvana

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