What amp/settings/fx will get this tone?

[MatthewKeys]

Besides the fact that this band are an indie pop band, I really like the bass players tone.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XECTGXi0dDc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XECTGXi0dDc[/url]

I was wondering what sort of amp would get this tone, and what settings, and other pedals I would need to get it. As far as I know he uses a fender jazz bass and either an svt2 or an ampeg classic; it varies between shows.

I currently have an ampeg 410hlf, with an svt3 on the way (just waiting for it to be delivered). I use an active precision special with both a p and j pickup.

So basically, would I be able to get this tone with my setup, and how? If not, what else can I buy to help?

thanks in advance!

[umph]

[quote name='MatthewKeys' post='968464' date='Sep 26 2010, 03:40 PM']Besides the fact that this band are an indie pop band, I really like the bass players tone.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XECTGXi0dDc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XECTGXi0dDc[/url]

I was wondering what sort of amp would get this tone, and what settings, and other pedals I would need to get it. As far as I know he uses a fender jazz bass and either an svt2 or an ampeg classic; it varies between shows.

I currently have an ampeg 410hlf, with an svt3 on the way (just waiting for it to be delivered). I use an active precision special with both a p and j pickup.

So basically, would I be able to get this tone with my setup, and how? If not, what else can I buy to help?

thanks in advance![/quote]
you shouldn't have a problem just use the bridge pick up and play near the bridge

[MatthewKeys]

[quote name='umph' post='968492' date='Sep 26 2010, 04:08 PM']you shouldn't have a problem just use the bridge pick up and play near the bridge[/quote]

really, the bass player plays on the neck pickup though?

[chris_b]

You usually don't hear amps and cabs on a record. Most bands will DI and those that mix a DI and miked cab will be significantly EQ'ed through the desk anyway. Don’t get hung up their gear, you can get as close as anyone with your gear and your ears.

[phil.i.stein]

nice fat warmed compressed tone..

as mentioned, mainly from the desk,

input also important..fingerstyle jazz or even telecaster bass ?

edit .. doh ! yep, jazz, didn't read your post thoroughly, sorry..

Edited September 26, 2010 by phil.i.stein

[Cat Burrito]

You should be able to approximate his sound with your current set up. Obviously use the J pickup & play around. Don't forget the controls on your bass as well as on your amp.

[MatthewKeys]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='968706' date='Sep 26 2010, 07:13 PM']nice fat warmed compressed tone..

as mentioned, mainly from the desk,

input also important..fingerstyle jazz or even telecaster bass ?

edit .. doh ! yep, jazz, didn't read your post thoroughly, sorry..[/quote]

the svt3 does not have a built in compressor, do you know of a good compressor I can buy?

Thanks for your help everyone

[phil.i.stein]

there are cheaper options, but this one is for life rather than just x-mas.

[url="http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/markbass-compressore-bass-guitar-effects-pedal--64093"]http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/mark...ts-pedal--64093[/url]

[MatthewKeys]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='968864' date='Sep 26 2010, 09:36 PM']there are cheaper options, but this one is for life rather than just x-mas.

[url="http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/markbass-compressore-bass-guitar-effects-pedal--64093"]http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/mark...ts-pedal--64093[/url][/quote]

if i can find one cheap enough secondhand i will be bang on it! But out of interest, what are the cheaper options?

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='MatthewKeys' post='968869' date='Sep 26 2010, 09:38 PM']if i can find one cheap enough secondhand i will be bang on it! But out of interest, what are the cheaper options?[/quote]
sorry, time for bed said zebedee !

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