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Distorted Tone
Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (black/maple, 1970s)
AmpHiwatt DR103 (likely Custom 100), possibly with DI blend
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions at Britannia Row Studios
Tone Character(9)
deep and supportiveslightly grittyrounded attackmildly compressedmidrange punchamp warmthnot overly brightsits under mixclassic rock fullness
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and little variation, making it accessible for beginners. The main challenge is maintaining consistent tone and timing with a pick.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (black/maple, 1970s)
AmpHiwatt DR103 (likely Custom 100), possibly with DI blend
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions at Britannia Row Studios
Tone Character(9)
deep and supportiveslightly grittyrounded attackmildly compressedmidrange punchamp warmthnot overly brightsits under mixclassic rock fullness
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady rhythm and little variation, making it accessible for beginners. The main challenge is maintaining consistent tone and timing with a pick.