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Clean Tone
The Headmaster Ritual
The Smiths
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (album released 1985), recorded for 'Meat Is Murder' at Amazon Studios and Britannia Row. No direct evidence of live rig for this song's original recording.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatetight low endslightly rounded highsmid-forwardstudio-polishedwarm but not boomydistinct note separationno audible drivenatural sustain
Difficulty
The part features syncopated, melodic fingerstyle lines with moderate fills and requires precise note separation and timing, but does not demand advanced slap or tapping techniques.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (album released 1985), recorded for 'Meat Is Murder' at Amazon Studios and Britannia Row. No direct evidence of live rig for this song's original recording.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatetight low endslightly rounded highsmid-forwardstudio-polishedwarm but not boomydistinct note separationno audible drivenatural sustain
Difficulty
The part features syncopated, melodic fingerstyle lines with moderate fills and requires precise note separation and timing, but does not demand advanced slap or tapping techniques.