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The Beatles
Bassrock1960s
Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 Violin Bass (circa 1963)
AmpFender Bassman (likely blackface or blonde era), possibly blended with DI
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, Abbey Road Studios, 1969
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm, rounded lowsmuted attackslightly hollow midrangesoft, pillowy note envelopevery compressed and evenno audible grit or driveclassic late-60s Beatles bass soundstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The part is melodically interesting but technically straightforward, relying on a steady pick technique, palm muting, and dynamic control to achieve the iconic muted, compressed tone.
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Original Gear
BassHöfner 500/1 Violin Bass (circa 1963)
AmpFender Bassman (likely blackface or blonde era), possibly blended with DI
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, rounded lowsmuted attackslightly hollow midrangesoft, pillowy note envelopevery compressed and evenno audible grit or driveclassic late-60s Beatles bass soundstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The part is melodically interesting but technically straightforward, relying on a steady pick technique, palm muting, and dynamic control to achieve the iconic muted, compressed tone.