Tone Profile

A warm, round, and slightly compressed bass tone that provides a solid foundation for the song. The sound is clean but with subtle harmonic richness that complements the driving rhythm.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The bass was likely recorded with a blend of direct input and a miked amplifier to capture both clarity and depth.
• Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• Billy Corgan and Flood produced the album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' where '1979' is featured.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Fender Precision Bass or similar bass with flatwound strings to get a rounder tone.
• Dial in a clean, warm tone on an Ampeg SVT or similar bass amplifier.
• Use a Neumann U47 or similar large-diaphragm microphone to capture the amp sound.
• Apply moderate compression with a Urei 1176 or similar compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• Blend the miked amp signal with a direct input signal for added clarity and punch.

Recommended Gear

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