bass guitar from “longview” by green day | ToneDB
longview
green day
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Tone Profile
A distorted bass tone with a gritty edge, providing a solid foundation for the song. The sound is raw and punchy, fitting the band's punk rock energy.
Gear
- Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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- Ampeg SVTamp
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- AKG D112microphone
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The Story
Mike Dirnt's bass tone on "Longview" was recorded at Fantasy Studios with producer Rob Cavallo, using a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT amp. The recording combined both a direct input signal and a miked amplifier cabinet using an AKG D112 microphone to capture the gritty, distorted punk rock sound that became iconic on Green Day's breakthrough album Dookie.
Production Credits
Producer: Rob Cavallo
Engineer: Ken Allardyce
Recorded at: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Amp: Ampeg SVT
Microphone: AKG D112
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass and an Ampeg SVT amplifier.
- Experiment with the gain settings on the amp to achieve the desired level of distortion.
- Use an AKG D112 or similar microphone to capture the sound of the cabinet.
- Blend the direct input signal with the miked amp signal to taste.
Original Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- AKG D112(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Delivers the essential P-Bass punch and midrange growl at a budget-friendly price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
Modern Class-D version of the SVT maintains the classic tube-driven distortion and punch in a more portable package
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
Provides high-quality amp modeling with the ability to blend DI and amp signals, perfect for capturing that Dookie-era bass tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: AKG D112
Updated version of the exact microphone used on the original recording, designed specifically for bass drums and bass amps
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Modern Mexican-made P-Bass with the classic split-coil pickup configuration that defines the Longview bass sound
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