bass guitar from “ring of fire” by johnny cash | ToneDB
ring of fire
johnny cash
bass guitar
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Tone Profile
A warm, round, and slightly overdriven bass tone that provides a solid foundation for the track. The sound is punchy and present, fitting perfectly within the mix without overpowering the other instruments.
Gear
- Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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- Ampeg B-15amp
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- Neumann U47microphone
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The Story
"Ring of Fire" was recorded at Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville with producer Don Law and engineer Frank Jones. The bass tone was likely achieved using a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg B-15 tube amplifier, captured with a Neumann U47 microphone. The warm, punchy sound that sits perfectly in the mix was characteristic of Nashville studio recordings of the era.
Production Credits
Producer: Don Law
Engineer: Frank Jones
Recorded at: Columbia Recording Studio (Nashville)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Amp: Ampeg B-15
Microphone: Neumann U47
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings for a vintage tone.
- Use an Ampeg B-15 or similar tube amp to achieve the warm, round bass sound.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's character.
- Apply gentle compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
- Consider blending a direct input signal with the mic'd amp signal for added clarity.
Original Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg B-15(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Modern version of the classic P-Bass with the same fundamental pickup design and tone characteristics needed for this vintage country sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg B-15
Faithful reissue of the original B-15 tube amp that provides the same warm, round tube saturation heard on the recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg B-15
More affordable tube option that captures much of the B-15's warmth and character in a modern format
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U47
Affordable recreation of the U47's warm tube sound that works well for capturing bass amp character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Precision Bass + Ampeg B-15
Digital recreation of classic Ampeg bass amps including B-15 models, perfect for home recording this vintage tone
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