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Clean Tone
Hold the Line
Toto
BassRock1970s
Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
No confirmed sources specify the bass model, pickups, or amp used on the original recording of “Hold the Line.” Mike Porcaro used various basses (e.g., Fender Precision, Peavey Cirrus, Jazz Bass) in his career ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-porcaro?utm_source=openai)).
Tone Character(3)
PunchyAuthoritativeLocked with drums
Difficulty
The bass line is steady and groove-based with some fills and syncopation, making it slightly above easy but not overly complex.
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Create Free AccountBassRock1970s
Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
No confirmed sources specify the bass model, pickups, or amp used on the original recording of “Hold the Line.” Mike Porcaro used various basses (e.g., Fender Precision, Peavey Cirrus, Jazz Bass) in his career ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-porcaro?utm_source=openai)).
Tone Character(3)
PunchyAuthoritativeLocked with drums
Difficulty
The bass line is steady and groove-based with some fills and syncopation, making it slightly above easy but not overly complex.