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6-string bass
Six-string bass guitar, typically the Fender Bass VI.
7
songs
It is heard on seven recordings, from 1968 to 1970, and 1968 has more of them than any other year, with four. The first is 'Helter Skelter' and the last 'Dig It'. 'Rocky Raccoon' and 'Back in the U.S.S.R.' have it too, and all seven are McCartney's. John Lennon plays it on five of them, with George Harrison on 'Honey Pie' and 'Back in the U.S.S.R.'. Among them, 'Honey Pie' is one of two of their recordings with vocals on instrumental.
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The Beatles first featured 6-string bass on 'Helter Skelter' (1968).
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Early0 · 0%
Mid-period0 · 0%
Late7 · 100%
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Songs(7)
Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back in the U.S.S.R. | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | John Lennon,George Harrison | Fender Bass VI |
| 2 | Helter Skelter | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | John Lennon | - |
| 3 | Honey Pie | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | George Harrison | Fender Bass VI |
| 4 | Rocky Raccoon | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | John Lennon | - |
| 5 | Golden Slumbers | 1969 | Abbey Road | Paul | - | - |
| 6 | Dig It | 1970 | Let It Be | John | John Lennon | Fender Bass VI |
| 7 | The Long and Winding Road | 1970 | Let It Be | Paul | John Lennon | - |
Back in the U.S.S.R.
1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·Paul
Fender Bass VI
Helter Skelter
1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·Paul
Honey Pie
1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·Paul
Fender Bass VI
Rocky Raccoon
1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·Paul
Golden Slumbers
1969·Abbey Road·Paul
Dig It
1970·Let It Be·John
Fender Bass VI
The Long and Winding Road
1970·Let It Be·Paul
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