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Clean Tone
Rockin' In the Free World
Neil Young
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue line or blackface, late 70s/80s model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989. No direct evidence of live rig for the clean section; studio context inferred from album release and era.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded attackwarm low endslightly compressedmid-focused presenceno grit or drivesupportive, not cuttingclassic rock fullnessno slap or pick noiseeven, controlled dynamics
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes and simple rhythms, with no advanced techniques or fills required. The main challenge is maintaining steady timing and supporting the groove.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue line or blackface, late 70s/80s model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989. No direct evidence of live rig for the clean section; studio context inferred from album release and era.
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpyrounded attackwarm low endslightly compressedmid-focused presenceno grit or drivesupportive, not cuttingclassic rock fullnessno slap or pick noiseeven, controlled dynamics
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes and simple rhythms, with no advanced techniques or fills required. The main challenge is maintaining steady timing and supporting the groove.