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Distorted Tone
Roundabout
Yes
Bassprog1970s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall guitar amp (likely Super Bass or Plexi, overdriven) blended with possible DI
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971, 'Fragile' album. Squire split the Ric-O-Sound output: bridge pickup to overdriven Marshall amp, neck pickup clean/DI or to a separate amp.
Tone Character(9)
trebly edgecrunchy overdrivegrowly midrangemetallic attackaggressive pick articulationbright and presentslightly scooped lowsclear note separationdistinctive grind
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight timing, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation through complex, syncopated lines and fills at a brisk tempo.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall guitar amp (likely Super Bass or Plexi, overdriven) blended with possible DI
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, 'Fragile' album. Squire split the Ric-O-Sound output: bridge pickup to overdriven Marshall amp, neck pickup clean/DI or to a separate amp.
Tone Character(9)
trebly edgecrunchy overdrivegrowly midrangemetallic attackaggressive pick articulationbright and presentslightly scooped lowsclear note separationdistinctive grind
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight timing, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation through complex, syncopated lines and fills at a brisk tempo.