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Distorted Tone
I Wanna Be Somebody
W.A.S.P.
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 70s/early 80s model, classic tube head)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984; debut W.A.S.P. album; no direct rig rundown for this song, but period photos and interviews confirm Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT as Blackie Lawless' main setup.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endtight low endnoticeable tube gritpunchy and cuttingslight compressionmetallic edgesits above guitars in mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires aggressive, consistent pick playing and tight timing to lock with the drums and maintain the song's drive.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 70s/early 80s model, classic tube head)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984; debut W.A.S.P. album; no direct rig rundown for this song, but period photos and interviews confirm Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT as Blackie Lawless' main setup.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endtight low endnoticeable tube gritpunchy and cuttingslight compressionmetallic edgesits above guitars in mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires aggressive, consistent pick playing and tight timing to lock with the drums and maintain the song's drive.