Any idea how to replicate the bass tone from На заре?

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Likely a stupid question but I’m not the best at replicating tones at the moment. I have a basic PJ bass from Fender and a Mustang GTX50.

The forum doesn’t allow me to post youtube links unfortunately.

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Hi!

First, I don’t have an answer for you about the tone.
:slight_smile:

I’m not sure why you can’t post links, usually we can.

I know that Danny Sapko usually takes followers requests for how to replicate a specific tone. Maybe drop him a line.

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Try posting again, it’s doable.

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You have to have 5 total posts, and then you can do it.

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The age of wonder about these things is over…
Ask ai, prompt with type of bass, type of amp and tone you’re trying for and you’ll get the settings. :jbass: :sunglasses:

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Let’s see how close it gets:

The bass tone in “На заре” by Альянс (Alliance) is iconic—dark, chorus-soaked, and cold, like it just crawled out of a Soviet synthwave cathedral. To recreate this tone, you’d want a blend of new wave production sensibility and post-punk attitude, with gear settings and effects that mirror the 1980s Eastern Bloc sound.

:control_knobs: Suggested Bass Tone Settings – “На заре” by Альянс

:gear: Bass Guitar

  • Type: Something vintage or vintage-style, with passive pickups.

    • Think: Fender Jazz Bass or a Soviet-era Tonika.
    • Neck pickup favored (for warmth and roundness).

  • Strings: Flatwounds or old roundwounds to reduce brightness.

:level_slider: Amp Settings (Ballpark EQ)

Control Setting
Bass 6/10
Mid 4/10 (scooped)
Treble 3/10
Gain Moderate
Master As needed

Use a solid-state amp if possible—tube warmth isn’t part of the aesthetic.

:control_knobs: Effects Pedals / Plugins

  1. Chorus – Essential

    • Pedal: Boss CEB-3 or Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone
    • Depth: High
    • Rate: Moderate (around 2–3 Hz)
    • Blend: 50% or more
    • Gives that ethereal, swimming feel.

  2. Compressor – Optional but helps

    • Sustain: Medium
    • Attack: Fast
    • Ratio: 4:1 or higher
    • Keeps it tight in the mix.

  3. Reverb – Just a touch if you want the isolated synthy sound of the track

    • Type: Plate or small hall
    • Only if you’re going DI or into a modeler.

:control_knobs: If Using a DAW or Modeler

Use a bass amp sim like:

  • Ampeg SVT-VR or GK 800RB (cleaner tones)
  • Chorus: Add a stereo chorus plugin (e.g., TAL-Chorus-LX)
  • EQ: Roll off some treble, scoop a bit of midrange around 700–1kHz

:ice_cube: Characteristic Tips

  • Play near the neck to fatten the tone.
  • Use fingers, not a pick—it has that warm Soviet mystery rather than punk grit.
  • Don’t overdrive it—it’s clean but haunting.
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I love how it says no tubes and then recommends a tube amp sim.

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Isn’t that technically a solid state amp? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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ok good point

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Yeah thought of asking him as I watch his posts every day, just thought it’d take a bit long.

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Probably because you’re new to the forum. Many forums have a threshold number of posts a member needs to do before they can post links. It’s to discourage spambots.

Welcom to the forum

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