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[Buttmunker]

I know Macca played the fuzz bass on George's song.  Was it George's idea, or Macca's?  

I think it was the only time a fuzz bass was ever used on a Beatles song.  Any reason for that, if true?

[tkitna]

Probably Pauls idea.

They were experiementing with all types of different instruments and sounds during the period and they probably just figured that the sound of Pauls bass through a fuzz box would be neat on the tune.

Theres actually two bass parts to the song.

it's probably the major reason that song has always been cool.

[alexis]

Probably Pauls idea.

They were experiementing with all types of different instruments and sounds during the period and they probably just figured that the sound of Pauls bass through a fuzz box would be neat on the tune.

Theres actually two bass parts to the song.  

Thanks, Dude, you made me go back and listen to the song AGAIN :-) I've always loved it, and never did figure out what that fuzz bass thing was.

From what I can hear, the standard bass sound is doubled with the "fuzz" sound most of the time, but SOME of the time there is a standard bass that is not doubled with the fuzz ... in other words, normal bass notes that don't have a doubled "fuzz" sound.

Is what you are saying this:

1) There was one bass line played, and the only output was a fuzz.
2) There was another bass line played, doubling the fuzz most of the time, but doing some of it's own stuff sometimes too.

?

Thanks!

[BlueMeanie]

Thanks, Dude, you made me go back and listen to the song AGAIN :-) I've always loved it, and never did figure out what that fuzz bass thing was.

From what I can hear, the standard bass sound is doubled with the "fuzz" sound most of the time, but SOME of the time there is a standard bass that is not doubled with the fuzz ... in other words, normal bass notes that don't have a doubled "fuzz" sound.

Is what you are saying this:

1) There was one bass line played, and the only output was a fuzz.
2) There was another bass line played, doubling the fuzz most of the time, but doing some of it's own stuff sometimes too.

?

Thanks!

There was fuzz bass, and another 'normal' bass.

[tkitna]

Yeah, and I think George actually played the normal bass for the song, but i'd have to check.