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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
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