bass guitar from “town called malice” by the jam | ToneDB

town called malice

the jam

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and punchy bass tone with a clear, defined attack and a slightly overdriven edge. The sound is tight and focused, providing a strong rhythmic foundation for the song.

Production Credits

Producer: Vic Coppersmith-Heaven

Engineer: Vic Coppersmith-Heaven

Recorded at: Townhouse Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Rickenbacker 4001

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Neumann U47

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with a combination of direct input and a mic'd amplifier to capture both the clean articulation and the amp's natural overdrive.
  • The Neumann U47 microphone was likely placed close to the speaker cabinet to capture the direct sound and low-end frequencies.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Rickenbacker 4001 bass or a similar model with bright, articulate pickups.
  • Set the Vox AC30 amp to a slightly overdriven setting, pushing the tubes to add warmth and edge.
  • Blend a direct input signal with the mic'd amp signal to achieve a balance of clarity and grit.
  • Use a compressor to tighten the sound and enhance the attack.

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