AC/DC Stingray Bass Tone Question

growler571 · #1 10-07-2010, 02:18 PM

I just bought a brand new Musicaman Stingray Bass. I am wondering how do I get my Stingray to get the same sound Cliff Williams gets for AC/DC. Mine is a 2 band EQ 2010 model. Any info and advice greatly appreciated.

TrevorOfDoom · #2 10-07-2010, 02:19 PM

play it for 30 years, soak it in beer and sweat, turn all the knobs all the way up, and be awesome.

syciprider · #3 10-07-2010, 02:19 PM

String it A-A-A-A ?

BlackFenderBass · #4 10-07-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by syciprider

String it A-A-A-A ?

Just about to say that.

GM60466 · #5 10-07-2010, 04:13 PM

Very loud, and don't move around a lot

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mcm · #6 10-07-2010, 04:18 PM

put some chromes on it, thats what he uses

fo shizzle · #7 10-07-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GM60466

Very loud, and don't move around a lot

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On the contrary, turn it down where you can't hear it over the ear punishing guitars.

That should be about right

hdracer · #8 10-07-2010, 04:51 PM

2 SVT's + 2 810's maybe 3 of each sometimes

darthplagis · #9 10-07-2010, 05:06 PM

ac/dc has a bassist?

SnakeKappele · #10 10-07-2010, 05:20 PM

I looked up AC/DC's bass equipment and found:
"Cliff uses a '76 Music Man strung with D'Addario flatwounds. For amplifaction Cliff uses ealry '70s Ampeg SVT and 8 x 10 SVT Cab. Cliff also uses a Demeter tube Dl box. Cliff uses a cable, instead of going wireless. Cliff uses Fender Extra heavy picks. "

So I would suggest a Tech 21 VT-Bass to get the "SVT through an 8x10" sound. I have two and I love them.