Tone Profile

A round, punchy, and slightly overdriven bass tone that provides a solid foundation for the song's driving rhythm. The sound is clear and defined, with a warm low-end.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Paul McCartney likely played his Hofner 500/1 bass through a Vox AC100 amplifier.
• The bass was recorded with a close mic technique to capture the direct sound of the amplifier.
• The tone was likely shaped using the console EQ during mixing.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Hofner-style bass or similar hollow-body bass to capture the fundamental tone.
• Employ a Vox-style amplifier, or an amp modeler set to emulate a Vox AC100.
• Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add punch.
• A touch of overdrive can help replicate the slight grit in the original recording.
• Adjust EQ to achieve a warm low-end with clear definition in the mid-range.

Recommended Gear

• Hofner 500/1(guitar)
• Vox AC100(amp)