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Clean Tone
Leave That Thing Alone (Live)
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Bassprog1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass
AmpSansAmp RBI (rackmount preamp/DI), Palmer speaker simulator, Avalon U5 DI; no traditional amp or cab used live in this era
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Live, 1997-2010s era; Geddy Lee's rig for 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' featured a direct signal chain with SansAmp RBI and Palmer/Avalon DIs, no amp or cab on stage, FOH added 'tweed Bassman' flavor via console modeling.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight low endclear midrange presencesnappy attackslightly compressedmodern Jazz Bass clarityfull-range, hi-fidistinct note separationpercussive fingerstyleno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' demands advanced fingerstyle technique, syncopation, and precise articulation, with fast fills and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a live setting.
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Original Gear
BassFender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass
AmpSansAmp RBI (rackmount preamp/DI), Palmer speaker simulator, Avalon U5 DI; no traditional amp or cab used live in this era
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live, 1997-2010s era; Geddy Lee's rig for 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' featured a direct signal chain with SansAmp RBI and Palmer/Avalon DIs, no amp or cab on stage, FOH added 'tweed Bassman' flavor via console modeling.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight low endclear midrange presencesnappy attackslightly compressedmodern Jazz Bass clarityfull-range, hi-fidistinct note separationpercussive fingerstyleno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' demands advanced fingerstyle technique, syncopation, and precise articulation, with fast fills and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a live setting.