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massive attack
bass guitar
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Tone Profile
A deep, resonant, and slightly distorted bass sound that provides a powerful foundation for the track. It has a vintage, almost dub-like quality with plenty of low-end presence.
Gear
- Fender Precision Bassinstrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Ampeg SVTamp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Neumann U47microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
- Tech 21 SansAmpprocessing
- Reverb$180Sweetwater
- EBS OctaBassprocessing
- Reverb$169Sweetwater
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Production Credits
Producer: Neil Davidge
Engineer: Lee Stone
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Amp: Ampeg SVT
Microphone: Neumann U47
Processing: Tech 21 SansAmp, EBS OctaBass
Recording Notes
- The bass sound is characterized by a combination of direct input and miked amplifier signals.
- The Neumann U47 was likely positioned to capture the full low-end resonance of the Ampeg SVT cabinet.
- The Tech 21 SansAmp was used to add subtle overdrive and harmonic richness to the bass tone.
- The EBS OctaBass was used to add a sub-octave effect, thickening the low end.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its inherent low-mid punch.
- Use an Ampeg SVT model, either the real amp or a plugin emulation, as your primary amplifier.
- Introduce a SansAmp emulation to provide a foundation of drive.
- Experiment with an OctaBass or similar octave pedal to add depth and weight to the lowest frequencies.
- Blend a direct input signal with the miked amplifier signal to achieve a balance of clarity and warmth.
Original Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
- Tech 21 SansAmp(pedal)
- EBS OctaBass(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Delivers the classic P-bass low-mid punch and fundamental tone needed for this deep, resonant sound at a budget-friendly price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
Modern SVT head that captures the classic tube warmth and power of the original SVT for this vintage dub-influenced bass tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Tech 21 SansAmp
Current version of the classic SansAmp that adds the subtle overdrive and harmonic richness essential to this tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: EBS OctaBass
Modern octave pedal that can deliver the sub-octave thickening needed for the deep, dub-like low end of this bass sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ampeg SVT
High-quality plugin emulation of the SVT that allows for precise control and blending with DI signals in the box
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