bass guitar from “uptown funk” by mark ronson ft. bruno mars | ToneDB
uptown funk
mark ronson ft. bruno mars
bass guitar
Tone Profile
Punchy, bright, and funky bass tone with a slightly overdriven edge, providing a driving rhythmic foundation.
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The Story
The bass on 'Uptown Funk' was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis using a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT amplifier, with a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI providing controlled overdrive and amp simulation. The recording utilized both a direct signal and a mic'd amplifier (using an AKG D112) which were blended together to achieve both the clarity of the DI and the fullness of the miked amp.
Production Credits
Producer: Mark Ronson
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Royal Studios, Memphis, TN
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb
Microphone: AKG D112Shop on Reverb
Processing: Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DIShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass for that classic sound.
- Use an Ampeg SVT or an amp sim to get a thick, powerful tone.
- Dial in a slight overdrive with a SansAmp Bass Driver DI to add some grit and character.
- Blend the DI signal with the mic'd amp signal to get a balanced tone.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Provides the essential P-bass tone with split-coil pickups and solid construction at a budget-friendly price point
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Modern tube-hybrid head that captures the classic SVT sound with more reliability and portability than vintage models
Alternative to: Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Updated version of the exact pedal used on the recording, providing the same amp simulation and overdrive character
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT + SansAmp combination
High-quality bass amp simulation plugin that includes accurate SVT modeling and DI blending capabilities for in-the-box production
Alternative to: AKG D112
Dynamic microphone specifically designed for bass instruments with similar frequency response characteristics for capturing amp punch
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