Clean Tone

Wolf In the Breast

Cocteau Twins

Bassdream pop1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass

AmpRoland JC-120 (studio, likely for bass DI/amp blend, or similar clean solid-state amp)

PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid4.5

treble5.5

presence4.5

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus (or similar chorus)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (Heaven or Las Vegas sessions). No direct evidence for exact amp, but JC-120 and similar clean solid-state amps are repeatedly cited for Cocteau Twins' clean, chorus-heavy tones. Bass likely DI'd with some amp blend.

Tone Character(10)

lush and shimmeringchorus-soakedclear and glassydeep but not boomyarticulate low endno audible drive or gritsmooth sustainairy and opensubtle compressionmodulated, dimensional texture

Difficulty

The bass line is straightforward, with slow, sustained notes and minimal rhythmic complexity. The main challenge is maintaining a smooth, even tone and blending with the lush, modulated soundscape.

Sources

Cocteau Twins Tone - Advice : r/basspedals How to get dream-pop guitar tones of Cocteau Twins with pedals | MusicRadar Guthrie Guitar Effects (circa Heaven or Las Vegas)Cocteau Twins Members, Gear & Sound

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