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No More Tears Bass Tone Settings — Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne · 1990s · 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
1955 Fender Precision Bass
Pickups
Single split-coil (Precision Bass, passive)
Amp
Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup only (Precision Bass, no blend)
Studio recording, 1991, Bob Daisley on bass for most of the track including the clean intro; confirmed by Equipboard and interviews.
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.
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain0
Treble6
Presence5
compression5
Effects Chain
Bass → Studio compression (rack or console) → Ampeg SVT (amp-mic'd) + DI blend
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Tone Character
- deep and round low end
- clear note definition
- slight vintage warmth
- full-bodied but not boomy
- smooth attack
- even sustain
- no audible drive or grit
- studio-polished clarity
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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