Getting into a discussion on another thread about session credits got me to thinking about Dear Doctor. The session credits(at least the ones I found) dont identify an acoustic(stand-up) bass but there seems to be the unique sound of the strings rattling on it.Maybe both bass types are there? If there IS a stand up would it be Bill? Have a listen and I would appreciate any thoughts on it.

I recall the bass being most audible on Dear Doctor take 1

(Gee, I just passed the 1000 post mark. Time to get a life I guess...)



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008-12-08 17:25 by Britney.

After a quick listen I think it most likely is a double bass played by Bill. There are a couple of photos of Bill playing a double bass during the Beggars Banquet sessions.

Thanks, guys!

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Britney
I recall the bass being most audible on Dear Doctor take 1

(Gee, I just passed the 1000 post mark. Time to get a life I guess...)

Post more I think because I had a quick listen to take 1 because of your post and the tone of the bass on take 1 is very different to the tone on the released version.

Also, the playing, on take 1 is more adventurous/melodic, whilst the released version mostly features basic root notes.

I'd say take 1 features an electric bass, possibly his old, small fretless bass, through a Vox Foundation Bass amp, whilst the Beggars version features a double bass.



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