Yes, but, Carl by the time we've bought the book, read it, made a judgement, the immediacy of the question will have subsided!
For my twopenneth I'm with te James Jamerson played on Reach Out, as ex-bass player, fingered playing is what I hear, and Caroles playing as mentioned before and on Pet Sounds is using a plectrum, and fed through the mixing desk, which gives a less harsh sound. If that makes any sense
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