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Union of the Snake
Duran Duran
Basspop1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpPeavey Pro 810 Bass Cabinet + likely Gallien-Krueger 800RB head
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Seven and the Ragged Tiger album. John Taylor is documented using the Aria Pro II SB-1000 and Peavey Pro 810 cabs for this era/album; the GK 800RB is listed as his amp by his tech for this period.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midsclear, punchy highsmodern, hi-fi characterstudio-polished clarityfast transient responseno audible drive or gritpercussive fingerstyle definition
Difficulty
The line features syncopated, driving 16th-note patterns and requires tight, consistent fingerstyle playing with a modern, articulate sound. While not virtuosic, it demands rhythmic precision and stamina.
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Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpPeavey Pro 810 Bass Cabinet + likely Gallien-Krueger 800RB head
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Seven and the Ragged Tiger album. John Taylor is documented using the Aria Pro II SB-1000 and Peavey Pro 810 cabs for this era/album; the GK 800RB is listed as his amp by his tech for this period.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midsclear, punchy highsmodern, hi-fi characterstudio-polished clarityfast transient responseno audible drive or gritpercussive fingerstyle definition
Difficulty
The line features syncopated, driving 16th-note patterns and requires tight, consistent fingerstyle playing with a modern, articulate sound. While not virtuosic, it demands rhythmic precision and stamina.