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Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio recording, 1980)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Cliff Williams tracked with a Fender Precision Bass into an Ampeg B-15. No evidence of live rig or SVT for the original album session.
Tone Character(9)
punchy midrangeslight breakup on hard attacktight low endclear note definitionmild overdrive from amp pushed hardaggressive pick attackclassic rock presencedry, not boomysits well in dense mix
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady, driving rhythm. The main challenge is maintaining tight timing and a consistent, aggressive pick attack to match the song's energy.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio recording, 1980)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Cliff Williams tracked with a Fender Precision Bass into an Ampeg B-15. No evidence of live rig or SVT for the original album session.
Tone Character(9)
punchy midrangeslight breakup on hard attacktight low endclear note definitionmild overdrive from amp pushed hardaggressive pick attackclassic rock presencedry, not boomysits well in dense mix
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady, driving rhythm. The main challenge is maintaining tight timing and a consistent, aggressive pick attack to match the song's energy.