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Distorted Tone
Proud Mary
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpKustom 200 (solid-state, tuck-and-roll) or Ampeg B-15 (era-typical studio amp, but likely Kustom for grit)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1968-1969, original 'Proud Mary' session
Tone Character(9)
mildly gritty low-midsrounded, pillowy attackslight amp breakupwarm and full-bodiednot scooped, present midsslightly compressedvintage, organic driveno harsh top endsits under the mix but with presence
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, with a steady groove and minimal technical demands beyond consistent timing and dynamic control.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpKustom 200 (solid-state, tuck-and-roll) or Ampeg B-15 (era-typical studio amp, but likely Kustom for grit)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1968-1969, original 'Proud Mary' session
Tone Character(9)
mildly gritty low-midsrounded, pillowy attackslight amp breakupwarm and full-bodiednot scooped, present midsslightly compressedvintage, organic driveno harsh top endsits under the mix but with presence
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, with a steady groove and minimal technical demands beyond consistent timing and dynamic control.