bass guitar from “september” by earth, wind & fire | ToneDB

september

earth, wind & fire

bass guitar

75% ai confidence

Tone Profile

The bass tone is punchy and clean, with a fundamental-focused sound that provides a solid rhythmic and harmonic foundation. It's a clear and articulate tone, perfectly suited for the funk-infused disco track.

Production Credits

Producer: Maurice White

Engineer: George Massenburg

Recorded at: Sunset Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Jazz Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with a direct input signal blended with a mic'd amplifier to capture both clarity and warmth.
  • Compression was used to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Fender Jazz Bass with roundwound strings for a bright and articulate tone.
  • Set your amp for a clean, punchy sound with a slight emphasis on the low-mid frequencies.
  • Experiment with blending a direct input signal with a mic'd amplifier signal to achieve the desired balance of clarity and warmth.
  • Apply compression to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

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