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Message In a Bottle
The Police
BassReggae rock / New wave / Ska / Pop1970s
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely Sting’s usual Fender Jazz Bass or fretless Ibanez Musician MC series)
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Sting’s exact bass model and amp for this recording are not documented; he often used Jazz Bass or fretless Ibanez Musician basses in this era.
Tone Character(3)
sparse and space-conscious basslinesolid groove with syncopationsupports rather than competes with guitar riff
Difficulty
The bassline is more than just root notes—it requires steady syncopation and groove, but is not technically demanding.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassReggae rock / New wave / Ska / Pop1970s
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely Sting’s usual Fender Jazz Bass or fretless Ibanez Musician MC series)
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Sting’s exact bass model and amp for this recording are not documented; he often used Jazz Bass or fretless Ibanez Musician basses in this era.
Tone Character(3)
sparse and space-conscious basslinesolid groove with syncopationsupports rather than competes with guitar riff
Difficulty
The bassline is more than just root notes—it requires steady syncopation and groove, but is not technically demanding.