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miss you

the rolling stones

bass guitar

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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.

Gear

Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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Ampeg SVTamp
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Neumann U47microphone
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Urei 1176processing
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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 Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Microphone: Neumann U47

Processing: Urei 1176

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

  • Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
  • Ampeg SVT(amp)
  • Neumann U47(mic)
  • Urei 1176(compressor)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player Precision Bass$600-$700

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Provides the same fundamental P-Bass tone with split-coil pickup that defined Wyman's sound on this track

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Ampeg SVT-CL$1800-$2200

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Current production version of the classic SVT with the same tube warmth and powerful low-end response

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IK Multimedia Ampeg SVT-VR$150-$200

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Official Ampeg plugin modeling that captures the SVT's tube saturation and cabinet response for home recording

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Universal Audio 1176 Classic Limiter$150-$200

Alternative to: Urei 1176

Accurate emulation of the original 1176's fast attack compression that adds punch and sustain to the bass

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Audio-Technica AT4047$400-$500

Alternative to: Neumann U47

Large diaphragm tube condenser that provides similar warmth and fullness when recording bass cabinets

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