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i am the resurrection

the stone roses

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

A punchy and warm bass tone with a slightly overdriven edge, providing a solid rhythmic foundation while cutting through the mix with clarity.

Gear

Fender Precision Bassinstrument
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Ampeg SVTamp
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AKG D12microphone
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The Story

Mani's bass on "I Am the Resurrection" was tracked using a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT amplifier, recorded at Battery Studios in London with producer John Leckie. The signal was likely captured as a blend of direct input and a mic'd cabinet using an AKG D12 microphone. The slight overdrive character comes from pushing the SVT into its natural tube saturation.

Production Credits

Producer: John Leckie

Engineer: John Leckie

Recorded at: Battery Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Microphone: AKG D12

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Precision Bass for its characteristic mid-range punch.
  • Use an Ampeg SVT amplifier or a plugin emulation of it.
  • Blend a direct input signal with a mic'd cabinet signal to achieve a balance of clarity and warmth.
  • Use a dynamic microphone like an AKG D12 or a modern equivalent such as an AKG D112 on the cabinet.
  • Add a touch of overdrive, either from the amp or a pedal, to give the bass some edge.
  • EQ to taste, focusing on the low-mid frequencies to give the bass presence without muddiness.

Original Gear

  • Fender Precision Bass(guitar)
  • Ampeg SVT(amp)
  • AKG D12(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player Precision Bass$700-$800

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Modern version of the classic P-Bass with the same split-coil pickup design that gives that punchy midrange character heard on the track

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Ampeg SVT-CL$2,200-$2,500

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Current production all-tube SVT head that delivers the same warm overdrive and power tube saturation as the vintage model

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IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX 2$150-$200

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Official Ampeg plugin emulation that captures the SVT's tube warmth and allows easy DI/cab blending for home recording

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AKG D112$200-$250

Alternative to: AKG D12

Modern successor to the D12 with similar low-frequency response and punch for capturing bass cabinet tone

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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Budget option that still delivers authentic P-Bass split-coil tone and midrange punch essential to this sound

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