Tone Profile

Aggressive and punchy bass tone with a slightly overdriven character that provides a strong foundation for the song's energy.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• John Deacon's bass was recorded with a blend of direct input and miked amplifier to capture both clarity and power.
• The Neumann U47 would have been placed a few feet away from the cabinet.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Fender Precision Bass or similar instrument with flatwound strings.
• Set the Ampeg SVT or a similar bass amp model to a slightly overdriven setting.
• Blend a direct input signal with the miked amp signal to achieve clarity and punch.
• Use a compressor plugin to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Original Gear

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• Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Ampeg SVTShop on Reverb(amp)
• Neumann U47Shop on Reverb(mic)