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This Charming Man (John Peel Session 9/14/83)
The Smiths
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on era and typical studio gear)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, John Peel Session, September 14, 1983
Tone Character(9)
clear and melodictight low endarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsno audible drive or griteven, punchy attackwarm but not boomypresent upper midsno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The bass line is highly melodic and syncopated, requiring fast, accurate fingerstyle technique and stamina to maintain clarity and groove throughout the song.
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely, based on era and typical studio gear)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, John Peel Session, September 14, 1983
Tone Character(9)
clear and melodictight low endarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsno audible drive or griteven, punchy attackwarm but not boomypresent upper midsno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The bass line is highly melodic and syncopated, requiring fast, accurate fingerstyle technique and stamina to maintain clarity and groove throughout the song.