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It's My Life
Talk Talk
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassWal Pro IIe Fretless
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s-early 80s model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, original album session
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endslight midrange growlsinging sustainpercussive fingerstyle attackno audible distortionstudio-polished clarityfretless 'mwah'no chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The line requires precise fretless intonation, melodic movement, and a syncopated groove, but is not technically virtuosic. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and pitch on a fretless in a pop context.
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Original Gear
BassWal Pro IIe Fretless
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s-early 80s model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, original album session
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endslight midrange growlsinging sustainpercussive fingerstyle attackno audible distortionstudio-polished clarityfretless 'mwah'no chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The line requires precise fretless intonation, melodic movement, and a syncopated groove, but is not technically virtuosic. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and pitch on a fretless in a pop context.