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Clean Tone
Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)
Pixies
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue-line or black-line, late 1970s/early 1980s studio rental standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988 (for Surfer Rosa, remastered 2007). No direct evidence for live rig; studio context inferred from era and producer Steve Albini's known practices.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attackslightly compressedno audible drivesits under the mixno chorus or modulationclassic indie/alt rock basssupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, consisting mostly of whole and half notes with minimal movement or technical demand. Suitable for beginners.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue-line or black-line, late 1970s/early 1980s studio rental standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988 (for Surfer Rosa, remastered 2007). No direct evidence for live rig; studio context inferred from era and producer Steve Albini's known practices.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpywarm low endrounded attackslightly compressedno audible drivesits under the mixno chorus or modulationclassic indie/alt rock basssupportive, not aggressive
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, consisting mostly of whole and half notes with minimal movement or technical demand. Suitable for beginners.