Tone Profile

A warm and upright bass tone with a slightly boomy low-end, characteristic of early rock and roll recordings. It provides a solid foundation for the track without being overly prominent.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The upright bass was likely recorded in a live setting along with the rest of the band.
• Microphone placement would have been crucial to capturing the warmth and fullness of the instrument.
• Given the recording era, minimal processing would have been applied during tracking.

Recreation Tips

• Use an upright bass or a bass guitar with flatwound strings to get a similar tone.
• Focus on capturing the natural acoustic qualities of the instrument.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the warmth and fullness of the bass.
• Avoid excessive EQ or compression during tracking.
• Consider using a ribbon microphone for a vintage sound.

Recommended Gear

• Kay Upright Bass(bass)
• RCA 77-DX(mic)