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Distorted Tone
Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder
Bassfunk1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAlembic F-2B preamp (direct), possibly with amp-mic blend
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life; main riff and distorted section recorded direct with Alembic preamp, possibly some amp blend
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdriveaggressive midrangebright, cutting treblecompressed and punchyclanky pick attackslightly thin low endsaturated drivehard, percussive attackpresent upper midsamp/DI blend
Difficulty
The line requires fast, syncopated picking with aggressive attack and tight timing, especially in the distorted section. Heavy compression and overdrive demand dynamic control and articulation to avoid muddiness.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAlembic F-2B preamp (direct), possibly with amp-mic blend
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life; main riff and distorted section recorded direct with Alembic preamp, possibly some amp blend
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdriveaggressive midrangebright, cutting treblecompressed and punchyclanky pick attackslightly thin low endsaturated drivehard, percussive attackpresent upper midsamp/DI blend
Difficulty
The line requires fast, syncopated picking with aggressive attack and tight timing, especially in the distorted section. Heavy compression and overdrive demand dynamic control and articulation to avoid muddiness.