Bass tone · rock, punk
Siouxsie & The Banshees bass tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Siouxsie & The Banshees songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ovation 1618 Glen Campbell 12-string into Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976).
Basss Siouxsie & The Banshees used
- Ovation 1618 Glen Campbell 12-string1 song
- Music Man StingRay (late 1970s/early 1980s, 2-band EQ)1 song
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
Amps Siouxsie & The Banshees used
- Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)1 song
- Peavey 2x15 Enclosure (likely with Peavey or Ampeg head, but exact model not confirmed for this session)1 song
- Ampeg SVT (1970s model, likely with matching 8x10 cab)1 song
3 Siouxsie & The Banshees tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Spellbound · riff | 0 |
| Metal Postcard (Mittageisen) · clean | 0 |
| Night Shift · distorted | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Siouxsie & The Banshees use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976) (1 song), Peavey 2x15 Enclosure (likely with Peavey or Ampeg head, but exact model not confirmed for this session) (1 song), Ampeg SVT (1970s model, likely with matching 8x10 cab) (1 song).
What bass did Siouxsie & The Banshees use?
Most often: Ovation 1618 Glen Campbell 12-string (1 song), Music Man StingRay (late 1970s/early 1980s, 2-band EQ) (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (1 song).
How do I get Siouxsie & The Banshees's tone on my amp?
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