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How to get that typical Chris Squire sound?
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 8:33 pm
by anoukane
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?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:35 am
by edski
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:51 am
by cheyenne
A Rickenbacker bass, roundwound strings, low action, fretbuzz, and distortion.
Oh yeah, turn up your amp and play with a pick.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:01 am
by iamthebassman
I've had good results with a SansAmp Bass Driver DI.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:07 am
by cheyenne
I just got one of those, only messed with it for about 15 minutes, and was verrrrry impressed. Great distortion.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:10 am
by ken_swearingen
Play in stereo through two big Sunn Coliseum bass amps?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:49 am
by jwr2
low action and distortion
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:17 am
by s4001
I get that sound with a Sansamp, as well.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:36 am
by anoukane
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?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:48 am
by phlemmy
the best way to get his sound is:
be Chris Squire.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:59 am
by iamthebassman
Wow, thanks Lemmy...er Phlemmy.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:04 am
by anoukane
Ron which setting do u use?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:11 am
by phlemmy
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:21 am
by anoukane
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:33 am
by phlemmy