"Come Together" | Which Bass Though Bro?

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[@itsthatdudegavin]

Paul used a Rick with tape wounds on Come Together , a lot of his jazz bass was in the white album and his Hofner was in earlier stuff

[@EllissDee4you4me]

He also pretty much exclusively used the hoffner for get back because apparently they couldn’t find someone to make a new nut for his left handed ric. In London. Kinda ridiculous. My head cannon is that Paul used the nut as an excuse because he wanted the mojo of the hofner since they were, you know, getting back.

[@devinebass]

You've got a keen eye for the bass gear! Paul McCartney's choice of basses certainly added unique flavors to the Beatles' music. 😄🎸

[@annonuem]

I would have said, that he uses Tapewounds on the Höfner (or Hoefner) Bass.

[@grapefruit3581]

@@EllissDee4you4methe making of get back of filmed and his Hofner is part of the brand

[@Werdna247]

​@@EllissDee4you4mefacts. He would make any nut work if the situation calls for it. He knows what he wants

[@roboticfalcon21]

McCartney used a Rickenbacker 4001 through a Fender Bassman on this track.

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@timnossem5538]

Paul always used a fender rickenhofner around this time and foward

[@brandondavidson2200]

😂😂 you win 🏆

[@leeland446]

Love this channel, very few quality bass giys on KZbin.

[@HDArtzy]

love these shorts!!!

[@andrewpappas9311]

This was definitely his Rickenbacker, which had been his main bass since Rubber Soul alongside his Hofner and then his primary bass from Sgt. Pepper’s up to Abbey Road before switching back to his Hofner on Let It Be (and subsequently returning to his Rick for his solo career with Wings after The Beatles broke up)

[@devinebass]

Rick seems to be the common consensus! 🔥

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@devinebass He is one of the most well-known users of them, yeah

[@ashleygarnish9995]

Still hits your soul this

[@jhowe5571]

The, "shhhup" was John in a mic and clapping in front of his mouth immediately after. Some tape delay and whalah!!😁

[@nunofernandes4501]

Macca used an active Fodera 6 string, Ringo took a photo on his iPhone and posted it to Instagram.Everybody knows that.

[@rafaelalbertoderasfunes1910]

With fanned frets

[@Jukebuzz]

Of course anyone not knowing this is an idiot

[@jaumenolla7928]

Paul used a F Bass fanned fretless…😅

[@nunofernandes4501]

@@jaumenolla7928 yes, the famous FBFF six string with 3 band eq and neckthrough construction.

[@k.h.1587]

Nah man it was a Harley Benton

[@Ohnoitsthatguy-620]

I am firmly a Rickenbacker nerd so I will always go with the Rickenbacker.

[@anthonymorales842]

the fender used in this vid sounds spot on

[@daviddesmond2143]

Harley Benton

[@MartinRay547]

Lennon is actually saying shoot me...

[@Kiravolo]

A Few songs were on the Hofner and some were on the Jazz and the Ricky

[@devinebass]

A killer trio of basses!

[@lunchboxtoothpick3775]

Gonna say Haffner just from the get back session when he was writing it

[@riffwizardsupreme]

unmistakable ric snap

[@Stratisfied22]

By the roundness of the notes I would have thought the Hofner.

[@bradyanselmi]

I'd bet dollars to donuts he was using a 4-string bass guitar

[@devinebass]

🍩🍩🍩

[@phatbassanchor]

I'm thinking it was the Hofner but I wanted to poll the web too... this is the most popular answer... The Höfner None more so, than on one of the most iconic basslines of all time, Abbey Road's 'Come Together'. The Höfner may have a woody tone that feels entirely unique to Macca. Adventure ever on my friends, Phat

[@devinebass]

Could definitely be a Höfner! 🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Yes.

[@AlobytesOgniddove]

Omg... a Rick???? 😱❤

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Mac always had the same tone no matter what he used.

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@easyandy95]

It is well documented that he used the Rick 4001 predominately for this record and the only song he used the Hofner on (with Rotosound tapewounds) was I Want You (She's So Heavy) - you can hear by the intonation on the isolated track it's the Hofner. As for Come Together though, there's too much mid in the tone for it to be. The only songs he used the Jazz bass on after he was given his first one during the White Album sessions were: YNGMYM, Glass Onion, WMGGW, Yer Blues, Sun King and Mean Mr Mustard. From Sgt Pepper's in 1967 onwards, his main rig was his 1964 Rickenbacker 4001 through a Fender Bassman. He went back to the Hofner with tapewounds for Let It Be (as seen in the Get Back sessions), but soon after joining Wings went back to using the Rick 🙂 He used the same one exclusively on Sgt Pepper. It's worth comparing with the isolated tracks for reference, clearest IMO are A Day In The Life and Lucy In The Sky. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3amI2njrV7d5Y&pp=ygUdRGF5IGluIHRoZSBsaWZlIGJhc3MgaXNvbGF0ZWQ%3D

[@Kent-2045]

This bassline is sick

[@overjoyous]

Lennon is saying, "Shoot me," in the beginning, not shhhh, by the way. Also, I would say Ric bass for this song in particular. The album in general? There were 4 different bass guitars used on Abbey Road. Paul pulled the hofner out of retirement for She's So Heavy, Paul and George both used a Fender Jazz throughout, George plays a Fender Bass VI on Maxwells silver hammer.

[@benjaming9272]

George was using a fender jazz. Paul on drums, and Eric George and John and Ringo on the bass on the end

[@easyandy95]

What is your major malfunction?

[@johnvrabec9747]

It was the Rick.

[@OrionBassmann]

Would love to know the Real answer! 😁

[@charleswidmore5458]

That sounds like an electric contra bass for sure. Also it's a bit darker than shoop.

[@Mandap-wn7ky]

He used a 1966 jazz bass

[@williamadamsmusic3025]

The "shoo" sound Lennon says at the beginning of the song... he actually says "shoot me"! Very disturbing when we know what happened later, December 8th, 1980!

[@devinebass]

Music has a unique way of connecting us to moments in time. 🎶🕊️

[@michaelallen3207]

Sounds like a Hoff to me 😊😊😊

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@k.h.1587]

Steinberger xl2

[@devinebass]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jaycee37]

fender jazz with flats

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@kevinvandenberg5548]

Rickenbacker 4001

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@joeywilliams2675]

Use your reach to reach out to someone who knows Paul McCartney and get the real answer.

[@chazbutcher]

On this track? Hofner 100%

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@jmike2039]

I just realized this guy isn't talking to himself using an American/British accent

[@JosephHarris_]

I dont know why hut sounds like the hofner🤔

[@phillipemery572]

On that particular track, it feels like there's a bit too much sustain on it to be the Hof. Has to be the Rick, in that case.

[@jackkastner2512]

Rifle backer with tape wounds

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jacobgiroux851]

It's a fender bass 6

[@sushipop9448]

Hofner

[@kuyablue6224]

Hofner I think, just for that sound. Live, a "Rick"

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@eugenemartone7023]

It’s not the Höfner. Could be the jazz, but sounds more like a Rick. Ricks the only one that has that “firm” low mid thing going, very different from what a Höfner does (ime). I might get close with the right amp etc playing soft (probably closer to the neck) on a jazz bridge pup with tone rolled off, but I’d get there pretty fast on a Rick for sure. Disclaimer: I’ve never owned a Höfner, and I never will. Only played them a couple of times. (Don’t own a Rick atm either, but played those extensively).

[@devinebass]

Definitely got a Rick vibe!

[@augustjschroeder]

I believe John's actually saying "Shoot me" at the beginning, but the slap delay and rest of the instruments kinda obscure. No idea what bass Paul was playing, though.

[@devinebass]

You've got a keen ear! John's vocal effect does add a mysterious touch to the intro. As for Paul's bass, it's always fascinating to explore the gear behind those iconic sounds. 🎵🎸

[@devinwatson4594]

He used a BC Rich Warlock!

[@devinebass]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sivadtu]

We have actual video of him recording the song.

[@billleemon3708]

So what was it?

[@murzburg1575]

Recording was absolutely NOT the höfner lol

[@eilliwwasniahc]

Not knowing what bass it was between a ric, hoff, or jazz, just goes to show how much the hardware just doesn't matter. For most OTHER pop music the bass is so buried in the mix that it might as well be a broom handle, a laundry line, and a wash tub. I am offended by this reality too, but outside of fellow bass players - nobody cares. Average music consumers today aren't really listening.

[@brianmiller2075]

Rick

[@billleemon3708]

Answer please😢

[@user-tj7rt5nn6r]

Hofner.

[@nicholasskridla2475]

Yeah I think Rick sounds bout right.

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Jerbadof]

What difference does it make what bass was used? It is what it is and anyway McCartney’s playing + The outboard dynamics kit used probably has more to do with the sound. God these guitar forums sure attract a lot of anal retentive / OCD types 😂

[@Joeh1154]

A lot of folks here are saying it was the Rick but it doesn't sound like ANY Rickenbacker I've ever heard. Neither does it sound like a Fender Jazz. I've owned both. Sold the Rick in NYC because I didn't care for the flatness in the neck, but I still have the Jazz. Sounds like his Hofner, at least to my ears. Paulie is still with us. Next person to see him should just ask.

[@devinebass]

It's always fascinating to discuss the gear behind iconic sounds, and Paul McCartney's bass choice is a topic of debate among fans and musicians. 🎸🤔

[@easyandy95]

It's not though, and it is well documented that he used the Rick 4001 predominately for this record and the only song he used the Hofner for (with Rotosound tapewounds) was I Want You (She's So Heavy) - you can hear by the intonation on the isolated track it's a Hofner. As for Come Together though, there's too much mid in the tone to be the Hofner. The only songs he used a Jazz bass on after he was given his first one during the White Album sessions were: YNGMYM, Glass Onion, WMGGW, Yer Blues, Sun King and Mean Mr Mustard. From Sgt Pepper's in 1967 onwards, his main rig was his 1964 Rickenbacker 4001 through a Fender Bassman. He went back to the Hofner with tapewounds for Let It Be (as seen in the Get Back sessions), but soon after joining Wings went back to using the Rick 🙂

[@easyandy95]

As for never hearing a Rick sounding like that, he used the same one exclusively on Sgt Pepper. I recommend listening to the isolated tracks for reference, clearest are A Day In The Life and Lucy In The Sky.. hope that helps! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3amI2njrV7d5Y&pp=ygUdRGF5IGluIHRoZSBsaWZlIGJhc3MgaXNvbGF0ZWQ%3D

[@Cavalier-lp8tr]

Obviously known else is sure either.

[@devinebass]

A mystery!

[@UprightBassist]

_„Höfner“_ bitte - it's a *German brand,* so respect the umlaut, please. 😅

[@Gamr23]

Without a doubt it is his Hoffner, with flatwound strings....

[@HeiskkssHowie]

It's his ric on the neck pickup with flats

[@devinebass]

👀👀👀

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@geraldfriend256]

I would go with that. Has the flubby short scale sound

[@anwaypradhan6591]

Rickenbecker 4001

[@devinebass]

🙌🏻🧡🔥

[@josephperreault997]

Jesus. It's clearly a Rick. Amp not sure but honestly why the fake not knowing when you are both gangster players. Rick 4001. I can almost see Paul's excitement when the magic happened.

[@devinebass]

You've got a sharp eye for the Rick! That excitement when the magic happens is what makes playing bass so incredible. Keep grooving! 🎸🎶🤘

[@aaaponte0613]

Def rick

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@robbelk6465]

Ricken

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jeromebrooks7]

Nothing the Beatles did were amazing, as far as musicianship and you know it. STOP 😏

[@P1kaSans]

he probably recorded that song on a fretless

[@oskydiver6588]

Perhaps but it doesn’t have that fretless mwah, I have one and even playing normal without emphasizing the mwah you can clearly tell it’s a fretless but who knows

[@funkybunkii6190]

Nah, it’s not a fretless

[@jde1780]

It sounds like the Rick.

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻