bass guitar from “can't stop the feeling!” by justin timberlake | ToneDB
can't stop the feeling!
justin timberlake
bass guitar
Tone Profile
A modern, clean, and punchy bass tone with a subtle warmth and compression. It provides a solid foundation for the track's upbeat and energetic feel.
The Story
The bass on "Can't Stop the Feeling!" features a Fender Precision Bass processed through a Urei 1176 compressor. The track was produced by Max Martin and mixed by Serban Ghenea, with the bass likely recorded direct and shaped through EQ and compression to achieve its punchy, consistent sound that locks in with the drums.
Production Credits
Producer: Max Martin
Engineer: Serban Ghenea
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Processing: Urei 1176
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings for a smooth and warm tone.
- Record the bass direct into your audio interface.
- Use a Urei 1176 to compress the bass and add some punch.
- Experiment with EQ to shape the tone and remove any unwanted frequencies.
- Add a touch of saturation or overdrive if desired.
- Be sure to play with a consistent and locked-in feel.
Original Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Urei 1176(compressor)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Current production P-Bass with the same fundamental tone and split-coil pickup design as the original
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Budget-friendly option that captures the essential P-Bass character with vintage-voiced pickups
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Accurate digital recreation of the original 1176 hardware used on the track
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Hardware recreation of the 1176 circuit providing the same punchy compression character
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Budget plugin options that emulate 1176-style FET compression for bass punch and consistency
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