Clean Tone
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Beatles
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (1966, sunburst, likely with flatwound strings)
AmpFender Bassman (Silverface, likely 1967-68 studio model)
PickupsTwo single-coil pickups (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1968, White Album sessions at Abbey Road. Paul McCartney played the Jazz Bass on this track.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attackclear note definitionslightly woodysubtle midrange presenceno audible drive or fuzzstudio claritysupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bassline features melodic movement and syncopation, but is not technically demanding. The main challenge is maintaining a supportive groove with subtle fills and a consistent, warm tone.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (1966, sunburst, likely with flatwound strings)
AmpFender Bassman (Silverface, likely 1967-68 studio model)
PickupsTwo single-coil pickups (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
mid5.5
treble4.5
presence4.5
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1968, White Album sessions at Abbey Road. Paul McCartney played the Jazz Bass on this track.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attackclear note definitionslightly woodysubtle midrange presenceno audible drive or fuzzstudio claritysupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bassline features melodic movement and syncopation, but is not technically demanding. The main challenge is maintaining a supportive groove with subtle fills and a consistent, warm tone.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps settings for your amp
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