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Comfortably Numb Bass Tone Settings — Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Fender Precision Bass (black/maple, 1970s)
Pickups
Split single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp
Hiwatt DR103 (likely Custom 100), possibly with DI blend
Pickup Position
100% split-coil (Precision pickup only)
Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions at Britannia Row Studios
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain5
Treble6
Presence5
compression4.5
Effects Chain
Fender Precision Bass → Hiwatt DR103 (amp-mic'd, possible DI blend)
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Tone Character
- deep and supportive
- slightly gritty
- rounded attack
- mildly compressed
- midrange punch
- amp warmth
- not overly bright
- sits under mix
- classic rock fullness
Playing Technique
- pick
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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