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How do you get this tone??

fleafan7159

fleafan7159

Nov 4, 2009
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Los Angeles, CA
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#1
i saw this vid and many others from this youtuber whos playin a modulus fb4



after you watch the vid, i was wondering if anybody new how he gets that amazing clean funky tone in these RHCP vids. The quality of those recordings tone-wise is amazing (his technique is as well). I looked through the comments and all i could find out was that he used a soundcard (m-audio) to record instead of an an amp, but he didnt specify which one he used. I find it hard to believe that that great tone all come from the bass even though fb4's are amazing. he dosent have anything posted about the rest of his gear some maybe its some effect pedal but i doubt it. If anyone knows please let me know

PS: I play a Sterling SB14 through a gk mb115 and i was also wondering if could replicate that sound with my setup. i tried recording with a tascam gt-r1 and it didn't sound anything like the youtube vids
 
#14
bryantandrew said:
+1

Bright nickels or stainless strings, with the action adjusted as low as possible (without introducing dead frets), and an aggressive dig. Lighter gauge strings might be a factor too.
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ok well im just using the normal super slinkys that come standard with MM and sterling basses, do i need to get a diff set of strings?

@ grooooove-- i already pluck near the bridge.
@ ProfGumby -- yea i asked the guy and i got no response, these vids are liek over 2 yrs old so ya...
@ sirmike75-- yea i want one i checked craiglist in my area for used ones and had no luck. i have abut a grand saved up but i doubt il find one at the price range
 
#15
It helps to have brighter strings, whether that means getting a fresh set, or actually switching to something different. EB Slinkys would be a suitable choice for that tone, but it depends on how old your existing strings are. Try adjusting the action on your bass first, see if you can get close to that tone, then consider changing strings if it sounds too dead.
 
#16
bryantandrew said:
It helps to have brighter strings, whether that means getting a fresh set, or actually switching to something different. EB Slinkys would be a suitable choice for that tone, but it depends on how old your existing strings are. Try adjusting the action on your bass first, see if you can get close to that tone, then consider changing strings if it sounds too dead.
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ok il try adjusting my action, and ive only had this bass since November and it was new when i got it.
 

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