bass guitar from “a forest” by the cure | ToneDB
a forest
the cure
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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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Jazz Bass(guitar)
- Hiwatt DR103(amp)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
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