bass guitar from “burning down the house” by talking heads | ToneDB
burning down the house
talking heads
bass guitar
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Tone Profile
A clean and punchy bass sound with a slightly compressed and articulate character. It provides a solid foundation for the song's rhythmic drive.
Production Credits
Producer: David Byrne
Engineer: Butch Jones
Recorded at: Sigma Sound Studios (NYC)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision Bass
Amp: Ampeg SVT
Microphone: Neumann U47
Processing: Urei 1176
Recording Notes
- The bass was likely recorded with a combination of a direct input signal and a mic'd amplifier.
- Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add punch to the bass.
- The Neumann U47 was positioned to capture the full sound of the Ampeg SVT.
- The Urei 1176 probably to add punch and control the dynamics of the bass signal
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass and play with a pick for a similar attack.
- Use an Ampeg SVT model (plugin or amp) for the fundamental tone.
- Apply compression using a Urei 1176-style plugin to achieve the desired punch and sustain.
- Blend a direct input signal with the amp signal for added clarity and definition.
- Experiment with microphone placement on the amp to find the sweet spot.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
- Ampeg SVT(amp)
- Neumann U47(mic)
- Urei 1176(compressor)
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