Trying to get a Bon Jovi bass sound

Jamesemt · #1 11-23-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm trying to replicate the sound on 'It's My Life' but only know that its played on a five string. I don't know how else to describe it other than low and creaky lol

Any ideas?

bassman1185 · #2 11-24-2007, 08:32 AM

Are you talking about the "BOW WOW" sound in the pre-verse part?

If so, I believe that it was played through a talk-box. That's what I've heard, anyway.

fenderhutz · #3 11-24-2007, 08:35 AM

Low and Creaky = 70's SVT.

roflol · #4 11-24-2007, 09:08 AM

do talk boxes work okay on bass i was looking into getting one?

**grygrx** · #5 11-24-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by roflol

do talk boxes work okay on bass i was looking into getting one?

Everything I've read indicates that they DO NOT work that well on bass. That said, I've not tired one.

Wren and Cuff · #6 11-24-2007, 10:18 AM

isn't the Bon Jovi bass sound pretty much a Gallien Krueger? Or was that just an 80's thing?

bassman1185 · #7 11-24-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by grygrx

Everything I've read indicates that they DO NOT work that well on bass. That said, I've not tired one.

I think that what you've read was about the old style where they needed a separate amp to drive the talk box. As I understand, the newer versions that plug in like regular effect pedals work better.

fishtx · #8 11-24-2007, 11:14 AM

Talked to TB'r "SVTB15"...he's friends with Hughy McDonald...and may be able to tell you what gear Hughy uses...Sadowsky Basses for sure, but I don't what his amp and effects rig looks like.

Sir Edward V · #9 11-24-2007, 11:21 AM

yes the bow wow in the song is bass through a talkbox

I heard he runs a clean channel alongside the talkbox

Jamesemt · #10 11-24-2007, 11:35 AM

Lol thanks for all the input, of course the main bit is a talk box - I'm refering to Hugh's bass sound throughout the whole song - it sounds distorted and creaky...heard it on a few of Hugh's bass lines.

I thought the Talk box was just used with the guitar on the record??

Jamesemt · #11 11-24-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fenderhutz

Low and Creaky = 70's SVT.

If that's the case, can I get an approximation with some effects pedals?

crapusername · #12 11-24-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamesemt

I thought the Talk box was just used with the guitar on the record??

that's what happens live. The guitar part is the talk boxed one

Sir Edward V · #13 11-24-2007, 03:54 PM

hmmm try focusing your EQing around the mids-low mids... I would say... 600hz maybe? I'm thinking boost a bit there and a boost the lows, but less, then scoop some mids above 600 and leave the highs flat with the bridge pickup

I think that would work with my setup anyways...