bass guitar from “roxanne” by the police | ToneDB
roxanne
the police
bass guitar
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A clean and punchy bass tone with a slightly compressed and bright character. It provides a solid foundation for the song without being overly aggressive or distorted.
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Production Credits
Producer: Nigel Gray
Engineer: Nigel Gray
Recorded at: Surrey Sound Studios
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U47Shop on Reverb
Processing: Urei 1176Shop on Reverb
Recording Notes
- The bass was likely recorded with a direct input signal blended with a mic'd amplifier cabinet.
- Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
- The Neumann U47 was placed several feet from the cabinet to capture the full sound of the amp.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass and flatwound strings for a similar fundamental tone.
- Use an Ampeg SVT or similar tube amplifier to add warmth and punch.
- Apply moderate compression with a Urei 1176 to control dynamics and add sustain.
- Blend a direct input signal with a mic'd amplifier cabinet for added clarity and definition.
Original Gear
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- Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb(guitar)
- Ampeg SVTShop on Reverb(amp)
- Neumann U47Shop on Reverb(mic)
- Urei 1176Shop on Reverb(compressor)
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