bass guitar from “let's dance” by david bowie | ToneDB

let's dance

david bowie

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

A clean, punchy bass sound with a slightly compressed and bright character that drives the song's groove. It's clear and articulate, providing a solid foundation for the other instruments.

Production Credits

Producer: Nile Rodgers

Engineer: Bob Clearmountain

Recorded at: The Power Station (NYC)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Microphone: Neumann U47

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with a direct input signal blended with a mic'd amplifier to capture both clarity and depth.
  • Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add punch.
  • EQ was likely applied to shape the tone and enhance the clarity of the instrument.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its classic tone.
  • Use an Ampeg SVT amplifier model or plugin to capture the amp's characteristic sound.
  • Blend a direct input signal with a mic'd amp signal to achieve a balanced tone.
  • Apply compression to even out the dynamics and add punch.
  • Use EQ to shape the tone and enhance clarity, focusing on the low-mid frequencies.

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