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Octopus's Garden
The Beatles
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
Bass1963 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass
Amp1967 Fender Bassman (likely Silverface or late Blackface)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, Abbey Road Studios, 1969
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attacksoft, pillowy note envelopesubtle midrange presenceno audible drive or gritclassic 60s pop/rock bassslightly muted highssits under the mix, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, with simple rhythmic patterns and fills, requiring solid timing and a gentle touch but no advanced technical skills.
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Original Gear
Bass1963 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass
Amp1967 Fender Bassman (likely Silverface or late Blackface)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Abbey Road Studios, 1969
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attacksoft, pillowy note envelopesubtle midrange presenceno audible drive or gritclassic 60s pop/rock bassslightly muted highssits under the mix, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, with simple rhythmic patterns and fills, requiring solid timing and a gentle touch but no advanced technical skills.