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Clean Tone
Dream On
Aerosmith
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s model, likely blue line or black line)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1972-1973, debut album sessions. No direct evidence of live rig for this song; all context points to studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportive low endsmooth, rounded attacksubtle midrange presenceclear note definitionwarm, vintage characterno audible grit or drivesits under the mixnot aggressiveslightly compressednatural sustain
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Dream On' (clean section) is simple, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm with fingerstyle technique. There are no complex fills, fast passages, or advanced articulations, making it accessible for beginners.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s model, likely blue line or black line)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1972-1973, debut album sessions. No direct evidence of live rig for this song; all context points to studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
deep and supportive low endsmooth, rounded attacksubtle midrange presenceclear note definitionwarm, vintage characterno audible grit or drivesits under the mixnot aggressiveslightly compressednatural sustain
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Dream On' (clean section) is simple, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm with fingerstyle technique. There are no complex fills, fast passages, or advanced articulations, making it accessible for beginners.