Tone Profile

A clean and punchy bass tone with a slightly dry character. It has a fundamental focus with minimal harmonic distortion, providing a solid rhythmic foundation.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Tina Weymouth's bass lines were central to Talking Heads' sound, often providing the main harmonic and rhythmic drive.
• The bass was recorded via direct input to capture a clean and articulate sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Fender Precision Bass or similar bass with flatwound strings to get a fundamental tone.
• Record the bass directly into an audio interface without any amplifier modeling.
• Apply minimal EQ to clean up the low end and add a slight mid boost for clarity.
• Use a touch of compression to even out the dynamics and add punch.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
• Direct Input(other)