How to: Post Punk Gothic 80s Bass Tone

Nicki shows you how to achieve the Post Punk, Gothic Rock 80s bass tone that defined that genre of music using the TC Electronics SCF, Stereo Chorus Pitch Modulator and Flanger pedal.
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Performed by Nicki Tedesco at The Strands LA Studios, Hollywood, CA.
✔ S O N G S
Siouxsie and the Banshees:
This Unrest
Lands End
(both from the album Tinderbox 1986)
Performed by Steven Severin
Tones on Tail (AKA: “Poptone”):
You The Night and The Music
Burning Skies
(both from the album: "Burning Skies")
Movement Of Fear (from the album “POP”)
Performed by: Glenn Campling
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Steven Severin (Siouxsie) (co-composer for all songs mentioned)
Glenn Campling (Tones on Tail) (co-composer for all songs mentioned)
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David J (Bauhaus)
Simon Gallup (The Cure)
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[@modsleix6]

Really cool to see Post Punk/Goth bass *_FINALLY_* get some coverage in an endless sea of mainstream rock/metal bass videos. As someone who has played bass for over 20 yrs., is an ardent fan of Post Punk/Goth and has covered these and other songs from bands like Siouxsie & The Banshees, Tones On Tail and Bauhaus, I can say that you hit the mark on getting the bass tone used on _'This Unrest',_ _'Land's End',_ _'Burning Skies'_ and _'Movement Of Fear'._ In my personal experience playing these songs, I also used a very similar setting with my pedals and added a touch of reverb too to thicken things up a bit. I also lowered my tone just a bit to dull the bright "bite" of new strings. Some might keel over of shock at what I'm about to say but, I also found it easier to emulate those tones by playing with strings that had a slight bit of "play" in them (a.k.a. *_slightly_* old strings). Not so much play that they sounded dull and dead but, just enough to lower the brightness. This allowed me to easier emulate the bass tones heard on albums/tracks from The Chameleons, Asylum Party, The Sisters Of Mercy, Joy Division, The Cure, The March Violets, Gary Numan and many, many more. Thank you for making this video and being one of the *_very few_* that dare to hand over the spotlight to the *_VASTLY_* underrated, overlooked and flat-out ignored Post Punk/Goth genres. Their time in the "spotlight" has been *_BEYOND_* overdue...

[@NickiTedesco]

Modsleix 6 thank you so much for your comment! I agree, it’s long overdue! Those bass tones were so inspiring and the bass lines so creative, they had everything to do with me wanting to play bass. Thanks again!

[@modsleix6]

+Nicki Tedesco On the contrary, thank *_you_* for making this video. I hope you can re-visit the Post Punk/Goth genres again in future videos.

[@NickiTedesco]

Modsleix 6 I definitely will!!!!

[@NickiTedesco]

Modsleix 6 you should join me on my Saturday night live streams 1 PM and 7 PM Pacific time we do all cool tone things and I perform and this Saturday I’m doing country covers of Industrial and my favorite 80s songs

[@modsleix6]

@@NickiTedesco Hello there! How have you been? Thank you for the heads up and the invite! I appreciate it and I will be there. Have a great weekend!

[@TheHumanPurpleTape]

Always a shock that bassists don't show more love to post punk... they get to play lead instrument, for pity's sake!

[@NickiTedesco]

I know!!! It’s incredible the tones and lines that are utilized in that genre! One of my absolute favorites!

[@jessejordache1869]

Seriously -- The Cure is borderline post-punk, but the guitar is just coloratura: so much melodic space for the bass to occupy. And their song Primary is two basses and no guitar.

[@myfragilelilac]

Postpunk for life

[@NickiTedesco]

For life~!

[@thespyinthecab7538]

yes

[@NickiTedesco]

Yes!! and you should come to my saturday night 1pm and 7pm PST live stream! I'm playing some post punk classics in the style of country. It's gonna be a hoot! lol

[@thehedgehog1303]

Chorus is my favorite sound effect. It's one of the reasons why I like The Cure =))

[@NickiTedesco]

I love it too!

[@thehedgehog1303]

Especially if you combine flanger with chorus ;)

[@NickiTedesco]

agreed!!!

[@Pchristensen20]

Bass + Chorus = heaven

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Simon Gallup is one of the most underrated bass players in any genre. Smith also plays bass, uses a Fender 6 quite a bit as well

[@sonicbootcamp]

Great tone, Post Punk is such an underrated genre.

[@NickiTedesco]

I KNOW, it really is underrated or at least not talked about often enough or referenced. Thank you so much, and I must say, I took it all from the greats :)

[@alfiewhitnell1387]

Sold my bass for my addiction, got help now, want to pick it back up. One of my inspirations was the bassist from Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and Sad Lovers and Giants.

[@NickiTedesco]

Wow! Congrats you kicked the habit! Me too! Sober for 6 years now. Congrats my friend!

[@NickiTedesco]

You should join my Saturday night live streams! You would love it! 7pm PST

[@chemagallego]

Sad lovers ! Great band !

[@Mr.Steve-O]

This bass riff is off the charts, always was kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYXMfKSCdqiqbZo

[@monsirto]

Peter Hook called. He said, "Just leave the money on the fridge".

[@NickiTedesco]

Lol so funny!

[@belverticale]

Ultimate goth bass - Garlands, the first album by Cocteau Twins (and much darker than their subsequent material).

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ve got to check it out!

[@dogmart]

Yes, Will Hedgie and then Simon Raymonde frequently used chorus and flanger on CT bass guitar. Guthrie was master of atmospheric reverb.

[@Phaidrus]

Garlands must be one the best examples of post punk / goth basslines. Groovy, moody and unique.

[@davidrixon3549]

definitely a great album one of my favourites

[@outdoorenthusiast5835]

You all HAVE TO-HAVE TO Check out the band Second Still and their Albums "Equals" and Self-Titled. Literally its like Siouxsie Sioux and the Cocteau Twins collaborated and came up with Garlands II. All the songs are stellar and have the same mood of Garlands.

[@lucyloveskouta]

I'm so glad I found this video again. It's such a nice display of the SCF, and now w its reissue out... I'm keen to grab it.

[@NickiTedesco]

Yes! And it’s good now! So awesome!

[@madmanbass78]

I like the way that the Stingray tone is always predominant here, no matter which regulation on the pedal, whoever owns this bass knows that its peronality always pushes through.. such a unique and a great bass!

[@NickiTedesco]

madmanbass I love it too! One of my all time faves!

[@richardgrove7040]

I just picked one up less than a year ago. And now I am joining a Bauhaus cover band. Very glad to read your comment!

[@jacksonfritts2988]

Sick tone! Hooky really had that sound going late joy division/new order era.

[@NickiTedesco]

Oh I love those bands! Thank you!

[@iamalangv]

Jackson Fritts Totally agree with you man

[@vj9988]

The bass in 'Regret' is great!

[@kshred3043]

Any bass tutorial that starts out naming Steven Severin gets and automatic thumbs up from me !

[@NickiTedesco]

Right???!!! He is one of the most creative and heartfelt bassists I’ve heard.

[@Jeannek4493]

This was soooo helpful!!! I love how you smile as you're playing :)) you can tell how much you love it!

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!!! Hey you should join my live streams on twitch every Saturday 7pm PST! Have your bass ready! We learn all kinds of stuff!

[@veerchasm1]

“This Unrest” nice!

[@NickiTedesco]

I love that song!!

[@rca3rd]

Great video!Brings back some great 80's memories.I have that TC pedal.I still use it to this day!

[@NickiTedesco]

That is awesome that you know the songs and have the same pedal! imagine that! :)

[@rca3rd]

I grew up in the 80's playing all those songs.Alternative and metal.What a time it was!Love your channel.Great variety of songs.I love that pedal!Hope it never breaks.I hear the TC Corona Chorus is good.I have not tried it though.

[@NickiTedesco]

@@rca3rd Thank you! I'll have to try that pedal if I can get my hands on one. Thanks for the suggestion! I'm so glad you like the channel!

[@rca3rd]

Welcome!Let me know if the Corona is any good!

[@TheRWJJ]

Thanks for the tips. Been struggling with that tone for a while.

[@NickiTedesco]

I’m so glad this helped!!!

[@FirdausIdros]

Thanks for this vid, I picked up my Jazz bass again. The neck pu all the way up, bridge and tone roll off a bit, chorus & slightly driven are my best recipe to get that Hook sound 🙂

[@NickiTedesco]

Firdaus Idros yesss! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@johnnydiamondsmusic1673]

I play in my that style with a Jazz Bass, chorus is a must

[@NickiTedesco]

Nice!!

[@NickiTedesco]

You should come to my discord server also! It’s where a bunch of bass players are hanging out and giving tips talking gear and talking bass and life stuff! here is the invite: www.discord.gg/Nickitedesco

[@sickinthahead6557]

Oooh I need that pedal! 🤘

[@NickiTedesco]

So badass! But they don’t make it anymore so any chorus/phaser will get you a good post punk tone :)

[@sickinthahead6557]

@@NickiTedesco that sucks, but Electro Harmonix make some good chorus and fuzz pedals.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

LOVE IT! Great work

[@johnnysguitarcorner5510]

Stingray always excellent choice. Maximal punch, clarity and brutality. Iconic sound. Hellyeah great work😎🤟

[@NickiTedesco]

jonhny's guitarcorner thank youuuuu!

[@MarshallSetUps]

Hello Nicki. I was introduced to you by Jeff over at #MHH. Thanks for joining my channel. Much appreciated. I returned the kindness. VIVA LIVE MUSIC!

[@NickiTedesco]

Viva la musica!

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome demo, nicki. I myself use chorus and flangers effects on bass. I really dig how it sounds. especially with distortion. \m/

[@taliertagreen7264]

Absolute magic!

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!!!

[@marceloBAdARI]

L🖤ve it! I remember seeing Siouxsie And The Banshees in Brazil in 86 and I noticed Severin has got a lot more pedals than John Carruthers

[@NickiTedesco]

Marcelo Badari Music thanks! Yes he is amazing!

[@GaylordBonnafous]

And John McGeoch had only one pedal effect (flanger), the chorus and the distorsion came from his amps.

[@wizmos74]

Awesome sound as Peter Hook, looking forward for more sounds like D. D. Verni.Thank you

[@veerchasm1]

Absolutely the best music ever. Thanks for having great taste

[@NickiTedesco]

Hey you would love the live streams I do on twitch on Saturday nights 7-12 PST. we love goth and post punk! Among other genres

[@NickiTedesco]

www.twitch.tv/nickitedesco

[@VostoxVI]

Awesome video here. It's about time we see someone devote some time to an instructional video on Post Punk and Goth bass. Not to mention, it was so cool that you chose Tones On Tail and Siouxsie & The Banshees as opposed to taking a more "predictable route" that others might have taken by featuring a band like The Cure or Joy Division (both of which I love btw). Last, would it be possible for you to make a video showcasing your favorite Top 10 or 20 Post Punk and Goth Rock bassists? I think that would be a cool thing to watch.

[@NickiTedesco]

Hello! I could definitely do a video like that! do you mean favorite bassist, or favorite basslines?

[@VostoxVI]

@@NickiTedesco Hello there! I meant favorite bass players originally but, I'll admit, I didn't even think of a "favorite basslines" video. That sounds like a really cool idea as well! So the question now is - why not both? It would be really cool to see a video on which players influenced you and your playing as well as another video featuring your favorite Post Punk and Goth basslines. I think it would be cool to see that seeing as how the Post Punk and Goth scene has been in a bit of a slump for quite some time now. It would be really cool to see some new videos that put the focus back on the music - which is the cornerstone of the Post Punk, Goth scene. They might even serve to introduce people to some new music they might never have heard but will enjoy and that's always a good thing.

[@NickiTedesco]

@@VostoxVI Well shit! It looks like my work is cut out for me! Thanks for the input!!! They are now on my list of videos to do!!! with top priority because it's an awesome idea!

[@VostoxVI]

@@NickiTedesco I'm looking forward to watching those videos! Very cool of you to decide in favor of making them. It's been a very long time since I've played my bass but, watching this video of yours along with a few others has gone a long way to reminding me just how much I miss playing. I hope these videos of yours will attract more and more Post Punk, Goth fans as it's quite rare nowadays to find Post Punk, Goth related videos that focus on the music and more importantly, how to play it (especially on bass). I'll certainly try to spread the word about them whenever I can.

[@NickiTedesco]

@@VostoxVI Thanks so much for the feedback, it helps to know that more video content like this is wanted and appreciated!

[@bobk9879]

That’s really great. I love the Steve Severin/Siouxsie Sioux part in particular. Well done! Thanks for uploading this. 👍😊

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you! Hey you might consider joining my live streams every Saturday night! It’s super fun!

[@ashquinn9508]

So I've always played guitar in hardcore punk/grungey type bands. And just recently I started playing bass again, and this is the genre I'm most comfortable with on bass, so thanks for this video. It's helping me was back into it.

[@NickiTedesco]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!!! This video was a passion project so I'm really glad it ended up being useful!

[@ashquinn9508]

Nicki Tedesco Just got back from band practice with calluses on my fingers :) Do you have music pages on Facebook?

[@NickiTedesco]

Ash Quinn yes! But I’m most active on my Patreon page with footage for my patrons. It’s cool, we have a little bass community! We do monthly google hang outs!

[@fullmoonsociety7463]

God that tone, I need that tone

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank youuuu!!!

[@draped_in_black]

Great example how awesome a Bass sounds.

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you so much!

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Thanks for this

[@АндрійОвчаренко-я2ц]

Very good tutorial for musicians that wish to make such song 😊

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!!!

[@codystewart1014]

This helped inspire me to want to play bass again. Also i want to hear every song in this video lol

[@NickiTedesco]

I am sooo happy to hear this!! Others have said that too and now we meet on Saturdays for live streaming and bass playing. No one goes on camera but ne, it’s so fun! We are learning techniques together and in general I play along with killer songs! You should totally come! You belong there! Tonight 8pm at www.twitch.tv/nickitedesco

[@bassplayer9432]

Great tone - thanks for these tips!

[@NickiTedesco]

bassplayer9432 no worries! What kind of bass are you using?

[@bassplayer9432]

@@NickiTedesco Mostly Fender Jazz and Precision basses, and also a Musicman Stingray. Please feel free to check my videos where I feature them :)

[@VictorianDarkwave]

Thanks.

[@NickiTedesco]

You're welcome!

[@saturdaythe12th89]

I love goth people and rock music

[@NickiTedesco]

Lol. It’s a perfect combo isn’t it?!

[@saturdaythe12th89]

@@NickiTedesco um it is

[@saturdaythe12th89]

@@NickiTedesco it is perfect because I’m autistic

[@juanalbertomoralescuellar7024]

Amazing sound!!

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!!!!

[@garrymathers9]

Steve severin is an awesome bassist

[@NickiTedesco]

incredible! I adore him!

[@tristanp1446]

Woah that’s sick. Thought tones and tails was just Daniel ash and Kevin Haskins project before love and rockets. Nice to learn more about their bass. It gets crazy in songs like twist of theirs

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you so much!!!

[@LizBongZCrazyBrokeWanderer]

Amazing stuff..

[@sumdawgtwigg]

Thanks! Very helpful

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!!! You should come to my Saturday night streams on Twitch 7pm PST www.twitch.tv/nickitedesco. It’s so fun!

[@sumdawgtwigg]

@@NickiTedesco I might just do that.

[@RealerArtist]

Love it. Especially with the chorus

[@JimJWalker]

Don't forget Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy/MissionUK)

[@necronwarrior]

Great vid, great bass, great tone, great songs!

[@NickiTedesco]

necronwarrior thank you so much!!

[@naiyalexic]

That tone!

[@NickiTedesco]

Naiya Devine Cominos thank you! You should join me on my Saturday live streams 1 PM and 7 PM PST we do all kinds of fun tone things together! And I perform

[@duo293]

Not the goth baddie I was looking for… but the one I NEEDED

[@NickiTedesco]

Muahaha!! Yessss!

[@NYPDWeatherman]

THAT FREAKIN TONE

[@NickiTedesco]

I love it! Thank you!

[@spacecadet6930]

I am a huge cure fan aswell as most of the commenterz really cool simon influenced alot of bassist out there .

[@geertvanbergen3905]

I love your video! Good playing, great Goth/wave sounds. Makes me want to start playing bass (no guitarplayer yet)

[@IndieTimberStudio]

I'm currently writing a song that I'm looking for an 80s bass guitar sound so I didn't think of "postpunk/gothic" so I'll use it.

[@NickiTedesco]

Perfect! Did it work out?

[@IndieTimberStudio]

@@NickiTedesco I used my Rick on the neck pickup. It's more like the pop rock but it actually worked.

[@NickiTedesco]

Excellent!!

[@jamessuh6304]

Wow! I felt like I was back in Highschool again!

[@NickiTedesco]

Good memories huh!!

[@NoCoverCharge]

I’m so into post punk

[@NickiTedesco]

One of my top favorite genres!

[@ebeyslough]

Amazing bass sound.

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!

[@williansrincones6309]

i am buy this pedal is great, ty for this video is amazing .

[@NickiTedesco]

willians Rincones I’m glad you liked it! I found out it’s no longer in production but there are others that have a pretty good response and sound great. Also I think they are making a newer similar model. Happy jamming!!

[@skipbreakfast]

I just always used Boss chorus and flanger pedals for this.

[@NickiTedesco]

Those work perfect!

[@geerhoar]

DOD Deep Freeze, if you can fund this ling-discontinued pedal. Made for bass. Also, surprisingly, there are Source Audio One Series Gemini chorus patches for bass that are digital and work rally well. In fact, their digital modulation can be fine-tuned to work with bass without tone suck.

[@Nigredo1974]

Oh thank you! This is great and that Guitar is Bad Ass. Post-Punk forever.

[@NickiTedesco]

DarkRivetHead hell yes!!!

[@riffovlje]

Excellent!! I'm in love. :))

[@NickiTedesco]

Glad you like it! you should join my patreon page, we have a monthly google hang out!

[@riffovlje]

Nicki Tedesco i will check it out! :)

[@NickiTedesco]

riffovlje awesome!!

[@DM-tj8ii]

Hollow Horse by The Icicle Works...awesome bass!

[@NickiTedesco]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard this band!!! Thank you for turning me into them!!

[@DM-tj8ii]

@@NickiTedesco Awesome! I saw them back in the day a bunch of times when they toured in SoCal, the drummer is one of my hero's. I've been drumming since I was 4 and my dad was a bad ass bassist back in the day and I got into drumming by going to his bands rehearsals. Check out my old band Sixtieth Parallel...start with the song called Trust, crank the crap out of it too!

[@Venus66]

During the 70s post punk bands used rickenbacker a p bass or just short scale basses so yeah its just what kind of bass theyll use for that tone so its not a biggie

[@NickiTedesco]

Yep!

[@jessejordache1869]

I love David J's tone, but without a fretless, and the appropriate chops, I don't know if it's in reach.

[@NickiTedesco]

You can totally do it! Yes, that fretless technique is particular and its own animal that is so true!

[@thetinyitalian2595]

Haha always great stuff!

[@julesjulbergen553]

Greetings from France, good skill

[@NickiTedesco]

Julien Lebourdais thank you!!

Cool.

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!

[@NoCoverCharge]

Cool vid

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you!

[@janus2059]

Pretty good ☺️

[@Cl4rendon]

I love playing Severin`s basslines and admire the way his sound advanced over the years. Would have also been cool if you covered Will Heggie from Cocteau Twins - ;)

[@NickiTedesco]

Omg I love him too!!!

[@NickiTedesco]

I’ll have to check him out! I love Cocteau twins but never really checked out the bass deeply.

[@TheTonyrolling1]

Bravissima!!

[@NickiTedesco]

antonio rollo thank you!!!

[@Reprodestruxion]

Steve Severin used double flanger and an oc2 qt the end though

[@NickiTedesco]

He’s so badass

[@Reprodestruxion]

Take that gallup, hooky and David J

[@Reprodestruxion]

You’re not so bad yourself

[@NickiTedesco]

@@Reprodestruxion Thank you!

[@steezysilver]

how about Simon Gallup? He has a great bass line on the song "The Figurehead" by The Cure

[@NickiTedesco]

Annika Silver yes! he’s awesome! I did give him an honorable mention in the credits of the video. He’s great

[@Widthatnut]

Rickenbacker 4001 / Boss CE-2 / Peavey Mark III Bass head into a Peavey 215 Black Widow cab. Full stop.

[@livelikeitshows1802]

This is great! Which Siouxsie & The Banshees songs are playing in this video?

[@NickiTedesco]

Lands End and This Unrest. Soooo gooood!!

[@livelikeitshows1802]

@@NickiTedesco Thank you so much!

[@CHUDbait]

This is excellent. I remember the first time finding out that I needed a bass chorus pedal for this tone (always hated the flanger sound for some reason) and mucking about with a used BOSS and my old GK 700RB. It took me forever to dial in but damn did I have some fun (and gain some tinnitus... ;) ). I love that you added shots of the settings, as so many folks forget to do that and it cuts down on guesswork. As an alternative, have you ever tried the electro-harmonix bass clone? It sadly lacks the stereo out (something I love when since I play guitar through my Boss chorus in a 2nd deathrock band), but allows you to filter the effect onto high end only vs fiull tonal range via toggle switch.

[@NickiTedesco]

Thank you! I really appreciate this! Hey you might consider joining my live streams every Saturday night! It’s super fun!

[@Guedzilla]

Nice!

[@rodrigo.scampos]

Great tone! Is this pedal specific for guitar? Greetings from Brazil.

[@NickiTedesco]

Greetings!! Yes it actually is a guitar pedal! I love it for bass though. They have a reissue out right now that’s gold. So cool looking!!

[@pex2268]

great job and nice bass,subbed....btw Ampeg just released a "liquifier" sounds incredible for altern rock 70/80,im getting one,it's an analogue chorus.

[@NickiTedesco]

Pex I know! I’m hoping to do a review on that one soon!!

[@rictube4716]

Missed out on Steve Severin's most notable tone withe the MXR M117 flanger playing a heavy part. Used on at least four albums, Kaleidoscope, JuJu, A Kiss In The Dreamhouse and Hyena. Trying looking up them playing Painted Bird on the OGWT with Fat Bob on geetar for an example.

[@NickiTedesco]

So many great songs! Damn! I’ll have to throw that in. I’m doing a bunch of Joy Division on this Saturday’s love stream if you wanna join!

[@NickiTedesco]

Lol..LIVE stream :)

[@alessio8270]

Could you suggest another pedal effect like or similar the T. C.? Thank you

[@NickiTedesco]

Honestly I’ve tried $40 pedals that all do the job. Just get a cheap one to start snd find out what you like and don’t like about it. If your tone is already good then the pedal just adds that little somethin somethin… you know? Ps: You should come to the bass team live streams Saturday nights! We talk everything bass and play about 30 songs, learn some, it’s soooo fun! Www.twitch.tv/nickitedesco

[@rob0nemusic369]

Hi. I'm used to the Adam Nolly crushing/clanking bass tone ( Metalcore/Djent/Deathcore ). In order to get that sound, I use a very low action with thin picks ( .6 ) and a strong attack on the strings. In order to get that coldwave/post punk sound, how should I setup my bass ? Which action height ? What kind of pick ?

[@NickiTedesco]

That’s good to know! I’ve found that it doesn’t really matter. I think the low action helps with the NOLLY tone because the lines are fast and interviste and you want that clank. But with t Post punk, the players that pioneered it were necessarily gear heads. Any bass, any action, any pick will work. I have noticed however that Steve Severin used a music man on occasion so that’s why I used it here. But my music man is by no means low action. :) I hope this helps. Long story short, you don’t need a special bass or setup, you just need a chorus pedal and you can get it done

[@NickiTedesco]

By the way she should come to my live streams on twitch because I do a lot of different tones and I explain how to get them all and I do demos and I play a bunch of songs and I love post punk! www.twitch.tv/nickitedesco

[@NickiTedesco]

Also you should check out my discord server because there’s a bunch of bass players talking gear and sharing videos and tips and I’ll kinds of bass and life stuff :) here is an invite: www.discord.gg/Nickitedesco

[@johnnyhallmanalquicira9501]

i love you!!!!

[@vlad7ize]

verynice

[@NickiTedesco]

vlad7ize thank you!!!!

[@Reprodestruxion]

Flanger

[@shepardgamer1445]

friends I need your help, I have a jaguar bass from squier (it has a precision pickup and another jazz bass) the situation is that I cannot have that metallic sound as in the intro of this video my bass only sounds like a double bass (like any bass with precision pickup) and with jazz I can only make it sound a little more acute but I can't find that "metallic" sound at some point I thought it was an Overdrive, but not how do you get it?

[@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow]

Try putting on new strings. The lighter the gauge, the "twangier" they will sound. Also, raising your tone a bit and setting your EQ mid/treble settings higher will give you a brighter sound. Experiment 'til you find a tone you like...

[@shepardgamer1445]

@@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow Hello, thank you very much for answering on the Internet there is almost no information regarding the post punk tone and the truth is that you help me a lot, what strings do you recommend? and how could I get a sound like "Temptation" from the cure album pornography

[@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow]

@@shepardgamer1445 The brand isn't really all that important as long as they're new strings and the right gauge for your bass. Just make sure that you clean your strings every now and then with a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a cloth (try not to get any on the fretboard but, if you do, simply wipe it off). If you're unsure of the string gauge on your bass, take it to your local guitar shop and have them measure them for you. To get a Cure tone like that used on Pornography, this is what I do: try raising your lows and highs to about the same level (around 1 O'clock), and lower your mids to a 12 O'clock position. Also, add a little bit of Chorus and Reverb effects. if the tone is a bit too low or muddy, try raising your mids slightly. Experiment a little with your amp's EQ to dial in your tone after setting your EQ as I described. If you need to thicken up the sound, try adding a TINY bit of distortion. Hope this helps.

[@shepardgamer1445]

@@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow One last question, how could I get the sound of the song Charlotte sometimes? postscript: my strings are the original ones they gave me next to the bass, how does old strings affect the sound? Thanks.

[@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow]

@@shepardgamer1445 If you can get the tone used on the Pornography album, it will pretty much be the same tone used on most of the early Cure albums and songs up until and including Wish. That includes Charlotte Sometimes as well. Depending on how old the strings are and how well they have been taken care of, it can affect the tone of your sound. Older strings will sound a bit dull and muted. New strings will sound very bright, sharp and "metallic". That doesn't mean that old strings need to be changed though, unless they are in bad shape. How old are your bass and strings? Sometimes, a dull muted tone is what you want on certain songs and with The Cure, that kind of tone is key. If you notice, the tone on many early Cure songs is not bright, sharp and metallic, it's kinda dull, low and muted. I have a few things I wanted to ask (which I should have done in the first place): 1. Is your bass new or used? 2. What kind of amp do you use? Does it have an EQ and if it does, does it have knobs for Bass, Mid and High? 3. Do you have any pedals? If you have more questions, ask me and I will try to help out more. I don't mind you asking.

[@JesperDK1981]

I can't seem to find that t. c. electronic stereo chorus pitch modulator & flanger anywhere online. weird :-( anyone who knows where to buy it. great video, and awesome sound btw.

[@NickiTedesco]

Hello! Yes it is :( but here is their available model on sweetwater. Watch some reviews videos on this and see if you like it! www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Corona--tc-electronic-corona-chorus-pedal?gclsrc=aw.ds&&mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3319278804&rkg_id=0&campaigntype=dsa&campaign=aaDSA&adgroup=1669475631%3ADSA%20-%20Product%20-%20Guitar&placement=google&adpos=1t1&creative=388201626870&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbad4cyf5wIVkhx9Ch2Q8gisEAAYASAAEgI9S_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@richardtofts7264]

From memory, it was plenty of top, maximum compression, a pick, and scuffed hand from palm muting 😁

[@NickiTedesco]

richard tofts good recipe!

[@richardtofts7264]

@@NickiTedesco haha I was there, and that was what I did, anyway :-)

[@jorkas]

Ohhh... awesome! It will work well with synth bass too?

[@lemsolaris67]

Sound also a lot like Hollow hills of bauhaus

[@NickiTedesco]

That era was so great !

[@HollyWestMusic]

🤘🏼😊 🎸

[@ShadowPlay1919]

I play guitar and have a baritone guitar and amusing octave effects for bass sounds and I really enjoy it. But I don't know if I can get it right. I should just get a fucking bass already

[@NickiTedesco]

Lol, OR you are creating your own unique sound which is exactly what most players we love have done :) give it a try and just add a cheap chorus pedal!

[@ShadowPlay1919]

@@NickiTedesco actually I do have a chorus pedal and have a bunch of pedals but long story short I have issues for some reason when I run my pedals everything sounds muddy. It may have been my amplifier. Doing a million things on little by little I mess with things here and there. But yes definitely I'm trying to have my own thing with the baritone in goth/wave music cause baritone guitars all metal

[@jamestom2510]

I wonder what your thoughts would be on what was used on these two tracks by the Aussie band Divinyls, Elsie and Heart Telegraph.

[@NickiTedesco]

On Elsie, for sure he's using a chorus effect. On Heart Telegraph it's not as obvious he might have a hint of chorus. But yeah, that's the secret to the post punk tone basically!

[@NickiTedesco]

BTW I just put out another video using the Kaleidoscope plug in and I get a killer post punk bass tone using that as well! It just came out yesterday. Check it out!

[@jamestom2510]

@@NickiTedesco on my way

[@NickiTedesco]

@@jamestom2510 excellent!

[@seanhyena3769]

I think this pedal is discontinued do you have a link where to buy it or could you recommend another pedal that's similar? Thank you nicki

[@NickiTedesco]

Hi Sean! I have not tried this new TC Electronics one, but it seems to be the www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/Tcelectronic/Guitar/Stompboxes/CORONA-CHORUS/p/P0DDC#googtrans(en|en) and here is a link to sweetwater where I found it. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Corona--tc-electronic-corona-chorus-pedal?gclsrc=aw.ds&&mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3319278804&rkg_id=0&campaigntype=dsa&campaign=aaDSA&adgroup=1669475631%3ADSA%20-%20Product%20-%20Guitar&placement=google&adpos=1t1&creative=388201626870&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbad4cyf5wIVkhx9Ch2Q8gisEAAYASAAEgI9S_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@seanhyena3769]

Awesome thank you!

[@williansrincones6309]

ebay

[@stevedavis7451]

@@NickiTedesco The name of that pedal is the Corona Chorus pedal! Yikes

[@NickiTedesco]

@@stevedavis7451 omg lol! Well it's probably on sale right now! haha cause no one wants it! better get it now!

[@purplechili2512]

Low action if I have to guess?

[@NickiTedesco]

Purple Chili Doesn’t matter at all! The action is related to how fast you can play and your general comfort and preference, but not much to the tone. Unless you want extreme buzzing and in that case it can play a factor, but in general it is not related.

[@purplechili2512]

@@NickiTedesco Thanks for the response!! :D

[@NickiTedesco]

@@purplechili2512 No prob!

[@22013]

how come you forgot Peter hook, wasn't he the one who stated that sound on the bass with the clone theory?

[@NickiTedesco]

Edward M I love Peter Hook! I probably should do a video just dedicated to his sound.

[@milltimberwhite]

Nicki Tedesco please do!!

[@corvidox]

Sooo, did that video ever happen?

[@samuelward1148]

Please do!!!

[@nimusworks5475]

@@samuelward1148 still waiting....Peter says Hi

[@thegothicmetalhead2877]

What Siouxie and the Banshees songs did you play? I totally forgot now...

[@NickiTedesco]

In the description are all the songs. Here are the Siouxsie songs: This Unrest Lands End (both from the album Tinderbox 1986) Performed by Steven Severin

[@thegothicmetalhead2877]

Damn... I'm so observant... Sorry about that.

[@NickiTedesco]

The Gothic Metalhead no worries man!!! Plus...Gothic metalhead? Love this name!

[@thegothicmetalhead2877]

@@NickiTedesco thank you! That's because I love a lot of gothic metal

[@NickiTedesco]

The Gothic Metalhead lol. That checks out! I don’t know why, but I’m just giggling so hard at this whole conversation! I love it!!

[@franksaldana6570]

Post punk and new wave music made me pick up the bass guitar. Smiths, cure, the cars, the pretenders, the police, I could go on and on. These bands all had great songs but also the bass lines were always so interesting and busy. Almost like a song within a song

[@NickiTedesco]

I know! I totally agree!! Thank you!!! Hey you should come to my live streams every Saturday! It’s a riot! 7pm PST!

[@dionisio7719]

Is like Clone theory original 79' pedal ? Thank's for post ...

[@NickiTedesco]

I’ve never tried that one.

[@johnnydiamondsmusic1673]

Lovely bass. But I get a more authentic post punk/new wave sound out of my Clone Theory Stereo Chorus also my vintage Ibanez Flanger.

[@NickiTedesco]

I’ve got to try those!!

[@thespyinthecab7538]

aaaaaaaand i love you

[@NickiTedesco]

TheSpy InTheCab :):):)

[@djh6970]

Les Pattinson❤

[@NickiTedesco]

Yessss! So yes!!!