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Clean Tone
Beat It
Michael Jackson
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on era and LA studio standards)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982, original Thriller album session
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclear note definitionslightly compressedfocused midrangefast attackno audible drivedeep but controlled lowsarticulatestudio-polishedpercussive
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick playing and precise muting to achieve the clean, punchy sound that locks with the groove.
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Create Free AccountBasspop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on era and LA studio standards)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982, original Thriller album session
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclear note definitionslightly compressedfocused midrangefast attackno audible drivedeep but controlled lowsarticulatestudio-polishedpercussive
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick playing and precise muting to achieve the clean, punchy sound that locks with the groove.