bass guitar from “miss you” by the rolling stones | ToneDB
miss you
the rolling stones
bass guitar
Tone Profile
A warm, round bass tone with a slightly overdriven edge, providing a solid foundation for the song's groove. It has a touch of vintage character with a clear fundamental and subtle harmonic richness.
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The Story
Bill Wyman recorded the bass for "Miss You" using his Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT amplifier at Electric Lady Studios in New York. The signal chain included a Neumann U47 microphone positioned a few feet from the cabinet, combined with a direct input signal, and compression from a Urei 1176. The production was handled by The Glimmer Twins (Mick Jagger and Keith Richards) with engineering by Bob Clearmountain.
Production Credits
Producer: The Glimmer Twins
Engineer: Bob Clearmountain
Recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Precision BassShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U47Shop on Reverb
Processing: Urei 1176Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Precision Bass and flatwound strings for a similar fundamental tone.
- Use an Ampeg SVT model in your amp simulator for a warm, powerful sound.
- Apply a moderate amount of compression with a Urei 1176-style plugin to even out the performance and add sustain.
- Experiment with a touch of overdrive to add some grit and character to the tone.
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)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass
Provides the same fundamental P-Bass tone with split-coil pickup that defined Wyman's sound on this track
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Current production version of the classic SVT with the same tube warmth and powerful low-end response
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Official Ampeg plugin modeling that captures the SVT's tube saturation and cabinet response for home recording
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Accurate emulation of the original 1176's fast attack compression that adds punch and sustain to the bass
Alternative to: Neumann U47
Large diaphragm tube condenser that provides similar warmth and fullness when recording bass cabinets
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