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Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Bass Tone Settings
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 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
1968 Fender Precision Bass
Pickups
Split single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp
Fender Showman (single Showman head, 2x15 cab)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup only (Precision split-coil, no blend)
Studio recording, 1970 (Pendulum album sessions)
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.
Mids5
Bass6
Gain0
Treble4.5
Presence4.5
compression3
Effects Chain
Bass → Fender Showman amp (mic'd 2x15 cab, possibly DI blend in studio)
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Tone Character
- deep and thumpy
- rounded low end
- smooth attack
- warm vintage character
- slight natural compression
- no drive or grit
- clear note definition
- sits under the mix
- supportive, not aggressive
- no modulation or filter effects
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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