How to get that typical Chris Squire sound?

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 8:33 pm

I love his sound. I already got a few things to achieve his sound:

- a Ric
- a pick
- Rotosound strings

Which overdrive pedal/effect did he use? And is bi-amping an import part of his sound?

edski · Post by **edski** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:35 am

As I have read it's mainly an overdriven Marshall. And it seems as if he rarely used the bridge PU - in fact, JH has stated that that PU was essentially bypassed when they got his RM-1999 into the factory for service...

***Some of those details may be vague (it was long ago), but I'd trust John Hall when it comes to company business.***

Not sure you have to have Rotosounds per se...I would venture any good RW would do. I think CS used a scoop shape in his EQ, i.e. a mid cut.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:51 am

A Rickenbacker bass, roundwound strings, low action, fretbuzz, and distortion.

Oh yeah, turn up your amp and play with a pick.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:01 am

I've had good results with a SansAmp Bass Driver DI.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:07 am

I just got one of those, only messed with it for about 15 minutes, and was verrrrry impressed. Great distortion.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:10 am

Play in stereo through two big Sunn Coliseum bass amps?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:49 am

low action and distortion

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:17 am

I get that sound with a Sansamp, as well.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:36 am

Ive got the Sansamp RBI. Which settings do you guys use then to get close to Squire's sound. And what kind of pick should i use? A think plastic one?

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:48 am

the best way to get his sound is:

be Chris Squire.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:59 am

Wow, thanks Lemmy...er Phlemmy.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:04 am

Ron which setting do u use?

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:11 am

seriously. you can have exact rig set ups and basses as your heros, but without their feel and studio engineering, it's impossible to get their true sound.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:21 am

blablabla. Pardon me, but everyone knows that already. Im just curious which settings etc. other people use to get close(!) to his sound.
Thanks for the input.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:33 am

http://www.chrissquire.com/