bass guitar from “come on eileen” by dexys midnight runners | ToneDB
come on eileen
dexys midnight runners
bass guitar
Tone Profile
The bass tone is punchy and defined, providing a solid rhythmic foundation while also being articulate enough to carry melodic lines. It has a clear, fundamental tone with a slight emphasis on the upper-midrange.
The Story
The bass on 'Come on Eileen' was recorded at Mayfair Studios in London with production by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. While the exact bass and amplifier haven't been definitively confirmed in interviews, the tone suggests a Precision-style bass with flatwound strings recorded through a tube amplifier, likely using a combination of direct injection and miked amplifier to achieve the punchy yet warm sound that anchors the track's Celtic-influenced arrangement.
Production Credits
Producer: Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Mayfair Studios, London
Signal Chain
Recreation Tips
- Use a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings for a similar fundamental tone.
- An Ampeg SVT amplifier will provide the necessary low-end punch and mid-range clarity.
- Experiment with blending a direct input signal with a miked amplifier to achieve the desired balance between clarity and warmth.
- Use a dynamic microphone such as the AKG D12 or similar for capturing the amplifier's tone.
- Focus on a clean and articulate playing style to bring out the melodic qualities of the bass line.
Original Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- AKG D12(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Delivers the fundamental P-bass tone at a budget-friendly price, perfect for achieving that punchy midrange character
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Modern take on the classic P-bass design that defined this era's bass tones
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Faithful reissue of the classic SVT that provides the tube warmth and midrange punch heard on the original
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Software recreation of classic tube bass amps with the articulation and punch needed for this melodic bass style
Alternative to: AKG D12
Modern evolution of the D12 that captures low-end punch while maintaining midrange clarity for bass cabinets
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