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Clean Tone
Eighties (2007 Digital Remaster)
Killing Joke
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassStatus Series II (headless graphite neck, active electronics)
AmpBurman Pro 2000 (likely, based on era and band gear sharing; no direct bass amp confirmation)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984/1985, Night Time album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight, punchy low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi sheenno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven, compressed dynamicsdistinct pick attackpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically steady and relies on a strong, consistent pick attack and stamina, but does not require advanced technical skills or complex fingerings.
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Original Gear
BassStatus Series II (headless graphite neck, active electronics)
AmpBurman Pro 2000 (likely, based on era and band gear sharing; no direct bass amp confirmation)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984/1985, Night Time album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight, punchy low endclear, articulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi sheenno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven, compressed dynamicsdistinct pick attackpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically steady and relies on a strong, consistent pick attack and stamina, but does not require advanced technical skills or complex fingerings.