bass guitar from “a forest” by the cure | ToneDB

a forest

the cure

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

Dark, resonant, and slightly chorus-laden bass tone that provides a haunting and driving foundation for the song. It has a round, full low-end with a distinctive shimmering effect, creating a sense of depth and unease.

Production Credits

Producer: Mike Hedges

Engineer: Mike Hedges

Recorded at: Morgan Studios (London)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Jazz Bass

Amp: Hiwatt DR103

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with a direct input signal blended with a mic'd amplifier to capture both clarity and warmth.
  • Chorus effect was liberally applied to add movement and widen the bass in the stereo field.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Jazz Bass and play with a pick near the bridge for a tighter sound.
  • Use a Hiwatt DR103 amp model or similar high-headroom amp simulator.
  • Apply a generous amount of chorus, aiming for a lush, swirling effect without becoming too seasick.
  • Blend a DI signal with the amp signal, focusing on the DI for clarity and the amp for warmth and body.
  • EQ to cut some of the muddiness in the low-mids and boost around 2-3kHz for definition.

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