Mickyk Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) How can i replicate this sound. Edited July 10, 2021 by Mickyk Quote
Mickyk Posted July 10, 2021 Author Posted July 10, 2021 And this,?Takes me right back to the good old days of 1981. 1 Quote
Pinball Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 The bass player has been discussed in this thread back in 2010.. Quote
Dan Dare Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 It sounds like a P bass, played superbly, recorded in an expensive studio and produced by someone who knew what they were doing. As for re-creating that sound live, how much do you want to spend? 2 Quote
fretmeister Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 I agree. P bass. Tone rolled off a little. Probably straight into the board. Bit of compression. maybe, just maybe some light muting going on. A lightweight and narrow bit of foam maybe. 1 Quote
Mickyk Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: I agree. P bass. Tone rolled off a little. Probably straight into the board. Bit of compression. maybe, just maybe some light muting going on. A lightweight and narrow bit of foam maybe. Right thats it ,im in the market for a p bass,Flat wounds?? 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Mickyk said: Right thats it ,im in the market for a p bass,Flat wounds?? You won’t regret it Mick , classic sound imo ☝️ 1 Quote
Mickyk Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: You won’t regret it Mick , classic sound imo ☝️ It certainly is that my freind. 1 Quote
ped Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 I’m not hearing a P bass - I think it’s a stingray with flats. 3 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 I’ve been doing a bit of digging, this through headphones sounds very similar ? 3 Quote
Captain Bassman Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 Dynasty, Shalamar, Lakeside, The Whispers… all came out of the Solar Records stable so it’ll be Leon Sylvers again on bass and production. In fact pretty much exactly the same musicians involved all round I’d guess, including the fantastically named Wardell Potts Jnr on drums. 1 Quote
Rich Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 4 hours ago, ped said: I’m not hearing a P bass - I think it’s a stingray with flats. I concur. There's definitely something Rayish going on in that tone. Quote
sammybee Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 Leon Sylvers played a Rickenbacker most of the time if the internet is to be believed. Beast of a producer/bass player. 2 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, sammybee said: Leon Sylvers played a Rickenbacker most of the time if the internet is to be believed. Beast of a producer/bass player. Someone on talkbass said he see him live and he was playing a Rick 4001 with flats and mutes on 2 Quote
JJTee Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 No idea if this is Leon or not. Rocking a nice P bass in the brief occasions you can see him. 2 Quote
JJTee Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 On 11/07/2021 at 13:22, Reggaebass said: I’ve been doing a bit of digging, this through headphones sounds very similar ? That’s definitely Leon bass duties there. Superb. 1 Quote
Captain Bassman Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 Shows you don’t have to be Prog to rock a Rick! Very cool pic! Dynasty was the Solar Records’ house band but also had hits of their own. They actually released some new material late last year that was up to date but still had ‘that sound’. Quote
Sibob Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) Basically, any bass with flats! Si Edited July 12, 2021 by Sibob 1 1 Quote
tinyd Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) I think this is one of those cases where the sound is more about his technique than the bass itself per se. So I'd say any bass, probably with flats, with a middly EQ will sound pretty close if you can get that style under your fingers. [Edit]: Just remembered that I saw this video the other day which should be helpful Edited July 13, 2021 by tinyd 4 Quote
Happy Jack Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 11/07/2021 at 13:22, Reggaebass said: I’ve been doing a bit of digging, this through headphones sounds very similar ? To hell with what bass he's playing, I just can't wait to tell my band that we'll be doing synchronised dance steps while we play our next pub ... 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: we'll be doing synchronised dance steps I hope you will show us jack 😁 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 11/07/2021 at 14:22, Reggaebass said: ... Really glad to not be the drummer for that lot. ... Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Really glad to not be the drummer for that lot. ... I think the outfit would suit you Douglas , I’ve still got those flares 😁 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: I think the outfit would suit you Douglas , I’ve still got those flares 😁 I can just imagine the dance steps behind the toms. He/she has little else to do. 1 Quote
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