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Won't Get Fooled Again
The Who
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpHiwatt DR201 (custom 200W tube head) into Marshall 4x12 and/or Sunn 4x12 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971, Who's Next album. John Entwistle is confirmed to have used a Fender Precision Bass and Hiwatt amps for this era. No evidence of Alembic or other basses for the original studio version.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endpunchy attackslightly metallic edgefull-bodiedfast note decayno audible drive or fuzzdynamic responsedistinct note separation
Difficulty
The bassline requires precise fingerstyle technique, syncopation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature punch and clarity. While not virtuosic, the melodic movement and articulation demand intermediate skill.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpHiwatt DR201 (custom 200W tube head) into Marshall 4x12 and/or Sunn 4x12 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, Who's Next album. John Entwistle is confirmed to have used a Fender Precision Bass and Hiwatt amps for this era. No evidence of Alembic or other basses for the original studio version.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endpunchy attackslightly metallic edgefull-bodiedfast note decayno audible drive or fuzzdynamic responsedistinct note separation
Difficulty
The bassline requires precise fingerstyle technique, syncopation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature punch and clarity. While not virtuosic, the melodic movement and articulation demand intermediate skill.