bass guitar from “fortunate son” by creedence clearwater revival | ToneDB
fortunate son
creedence clearwater revival
bass guitar
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
The bass tone is punchy and warm, providing a solid foundation for the song. It has a slightly overdriven character that helps it cut through the mix without being overly aggressive.
Production Credits
Producer: John Fogerty
Engineer: Russ Gary
Recorded at: Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Amp: Ampeg B-15
Microphone: Neumann U47
Recording Notes
- The bass was likely recorded with the amp in a moderately sized room to capture some natural ambience.
- A direct input signal may have been blended with the mic'd amp to add clarity and definition.
- Minor EQ adjustments would have been applied during mixing to sit the bass properly in the mix.
Recreation Tips
- Use a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings for a similar fundamental tone.
- An Ampeg B-15 or similar tube amp with a 15-inch speaker will get you close to the original sound.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find a balance between direct sound and room ambience.
- If you don't have an Ampeg B-15, try an Ampeg SVT or a similar amp simulator plugin.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg B-15(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
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