Clean Tone

Davy Jones

Hans Zimmer

Bassfilm score2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely, session standard for Zimmer scores)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely DI blend)

PickupsJ-style single coils (neck and bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid5

treble5

presence4.5

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionDBX Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest soundtrack

Tone Character(9)

deep and roundsmooth and sustainedclear, uncolored midrangestudio-polished claritysubtle compressionwarm, cinematicfull-bodiedno audible drive or gritnot boomy or muddy

Difficulty

The part is technically simple, focusing on sustained root notes and smooth dynamics, but requires precise control for a polished, cinematic sound.

Sources

Post your Reference Tracks! : r/livesound The Truth About Hans Zimmer : r/soundtracks “The ultimate library of bass tones”: IK Multimedia’s Tonex amp modelling suite arrives for bass guitar – with pedals, software and lots and lots of tones | MusicRadar

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