Tone Profile

A warm, round, and punchy Motown bass sound that provides a solid foundation for the song. It has a smooth low-end with a clear fundamental tone.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The bass was likely recorded direct or with a close-mic'd amp in a controlled studio environment.
• Classic Motown bass lines were often played with a felt or foam mute near the bridge to shorten the sustain and create a punchier sound.
• Compression was likely used at the mixing stage to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings to get the fundamental tone.
• Try playing closer to the neck and use a soft touch to emphasize the low frequencies.
• Use an Ampeg B-15 or a similar tube amp to add warmth and slight overdrive.
• Use a compressor plugin with moderate settings to control the dynamics and add sustain.
• Experiment with slight EQ adjustments to shape the tone, focusing on the low and low-mid frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
• Ampeg B-15(amp)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• LA-2A(compressor)