Members coyote-1 Posted May 13, 2013 Members Share Posted May 13, 2013 Not always a huge fan of the genre**, but there's some good stuff there. Yesterday I heard a song called 'Wanting' by Gabriela Anders. It had a bass tone I hear often in smooth jazz: dark/deep yet clear and articulate with no muddiness. Heavyshift sometimes employs a similar bass tone, as does much other material in the genre.So I'm wondering if anyone here has devoted time to getting that tone, and how they go about it. **Full of great talent making great music. Doesn't hit me in the gut so I'm not a big fan, but that's not a fault of the music or its purveyors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted May 16, 2013 Members Share Posted May 16, 2013 A quick listen gives me some idea of the tone and how to approach it. I've found that this particular tone is a little tricky to cop. I'm hearing active electronics of some kind given the clarity of the notes, and the even dynamics are likely from a compressor. The low strings have that new string growl. The sound has some low end, but seems more focused on low mids than sheer bottom. Having a very light touch seems to be a big part of this tone. I don't know that specific gear is really a big part of this tone. If you have good gear, you should be able to at least approach this kind of tone with the right touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted May 16, 2013 Members Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sunburst's assessment is right on to my ears. The only things I'd add is that it is probably roundwound strings and recorded through a DI rather than any kind of mic'd amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Members Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've gotten it with my Conklin GT7 and the amp controls relatively flat. My Tune TWB53, otoh, can't come close despite being active; the bass just somehow generates too much of a piano tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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