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The Long and Winding Road (2021 Mix)
The Beatles
Basspop1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (1964, sunburst, likely with flatwound strings)
AmpFender Bassman (1968 head, 2x15 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1969/1970 (Let It Be sessions, used for original and thus 2021 mix); McCartney played bass overdub on this track, not Lennon (contrary to some forum confusion).
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attacksmooth, pillowy lowssubtle midrangemuted highsno audible grit or driveclassic 60s studio warmthmellow, supportive foundation
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, supporting the piano and strings with simple, sustained notes and minimal fills. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, soft touch and even timing.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (1964, sunburst, likely with flatwound strings)
AmpFender Bassman (1968 head, 2x15 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass7
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1969/1970 (Let It Be sessions, used for original and thus 2021 mix); McCartney played bass overdub on this track, not Lennon (contrary to some forum confusion).
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyrounded low endsoft attacksmooth, pillowy lowssubtle midrangemuted highsno audible grit or driveclassic 60s studio warmthmellow, supportive foundation
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, supporting the piano and strings with simple, sustained notes and minimal fills. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, soft touch and even timing.