This is saying that it is Duane Allman playing bass ... don't know about that. But the solos (which sound like drop-ins) are definitely him (IMO)— that is his typical phrasing and the sound of his Strat. I've spent many hours learning solos from his session days, and (especially the first few) licks are a common approach for him.
I'm not entirely sure that is Duane but it does remind one of his phrasing and touch.
In the comments on YouTube is the assertion that it's Duane playing slide guitar. To my ears it's lead guitar. I doubt Duane played bass guitar on the track.
Duane liked Stratocasters in the studio and even after he switched to a Les Paul for a fatter sound, Duane liked a Strat in the studio for rhythm and Dickey also.
I want to think we would know about our ABB connected players if Duane hadn't put the ABB together but even Dickey wasn't sure he would have become known in music nationally if he had not worked with Duane.
Duane Allman probably is responsible for dozens of musicians having recognition and making good money in the music business.
Dickey, Gregg, Butch, Jaimoe , Lamar, Chuck and even Warren, Derek and Otiel possibly owe what fame and success they have to being associated with Duane Allman's band.
And I can't imagine with his talent, drive, energy and determination, Duane Allman not making it in the music/band business.
Remember member Billastro posted the instrumental version of this song a few years back. This side is a great record, a Duane classic.
Sandlin and Carr joined the “Zoo” rhythm section, named for the studio there at Tone, just after Trucks left. They were joined by Bobby “Birdwatcher” Puccetti (of the Miami band The Birdwatchers) on keyboards and David Brown on bass (following the breakup of The 31st of February). In October ‘68, a single was released on Scott records by a group called The New Rock Band, comprised members of the Zoo rhythm section and an appearance by Duane. This ensemble recorded the single “Rock Steady” at Tone featuring Duane’s slide guitar, with the flip side an instrumental version spliced from the session called “Little David”, named for Puccetti’s young son. The single was produced by Brad Shapiro and was recorded before Duane left for Muscle Shoals. According to Puccetti, these musicians, with the addition of Trucks, Boyer and Gregg Allman had filled in as his backing band on several club dates as well. The single was also released on Laurie Records after some moderate success on local radio stations in southern Florida.
