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i wanna be adored

the stone roses

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

A warm, round, and slightly overdriven bass tone that provides a solid foundation for the song. The sound is thick and punchy, with a subtle fuzz that adds character without overpowering the mix.

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The Story

Bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield used a Fender Precision Bass through an Ampeg SVT head for "I Wanna Be Adored." A Colorsound Tone Bender fuzz pedal was used to add subtle harmonic distortion and presence to the bass tone. The recording combined both direct input and a miked amplifier to achieve the warm, slightly overdriven sound that anchors the track.

Production Credits

Producer: John Leckie

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Battery Studios, London

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Precision Bass or similar bass with a split-coil pickup.
  • Use an Ampeg SVT or a similar bass amp known for its warmth and low-end response.
  • Experiment with a Colorsound Tone Bender or a comparable fuzz pedal, keeping the gain relatively low to avoid excessive distortion.
  • Blend a direct input signal with the miked amp signal to achieve a balanced tone.
  • Use an AKG D12 or a similar dynamic microphone known for its bass response to capture the amp's sound.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision BassShop on Reverb$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Provides the same split-coil pickup sound and fundamental P-Bass character at a budget-friendly price point

Ampeg SVT-7PROShop on Reverb$800-$900

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT head

Modern SVT head that delivers the same warm Ampeg overdrive and low-end response in a lighter package

EHX Bass Big Muff PiShop on Reverb$80-$100

Alternative to: Colorsound Tone Bender

Provides controllable fuzz/overdrive specifically voiced for bass frequencies without losing low-end

Neural DSP ParallaxPlugin Boutique$140-$160

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT + Colorsound Tone Bender

Includes accurate Ampeg SVT modeling with built-in overdrive and distortion effects for the slightly fuzzy character

Shure Beta 52AShop on Reverb$160-$180

Alternative to: AKG D12 microphone

Dynamic microphone with excellent bass response and proximity effect for capturing overdriven bass amp tones

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