Hi everybody,

Love the sound of this bass.

With what VST instrument would it be possible to create it?

 

Rickenbacker 4001 electric bass - Fre SFZ Version
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EDIT: Sorry about the KI !!! I have delete the Message.

 

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@Radio
What a nonsense? Do not post AI shit before reading it.
What Eskei83 has to do with Wings song and Paul´s Hohner bass sound?

 

Paul McCartney still uses his iconic bass models today, with the Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass remaining the centerpiece. Here's an overview of the instruments he currently uses:

Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass
Current Use: McCartney still regularly plays his 1963 Höfner Violin Bass with staple pickups.
Special Feature: The 1961 "Cavern" bass (stolen in 1972) was found in 2024 and is expected to be restored to working order after repairs.

Model Variants: Höfner continues to produce replicas such as the vintage '61 "Cavern" or 500/1 – however, McCartney himself primarily relies on his original instruments.

Rickenbacker 4001S
Historical Role: The 1965 Rickenbacker 4001S was his primary bass during the Wings era (1970s).
Current Use: Although the focus is on the Höfner, McCartney occasionally uses the Rickenbacker for retro projects or special live performances.

Modern Versions: In 2001, Rickenbacker released the 4001c64, a replica of the Wings bass, which is no longer in production.

Other Basses
Fender Jazz Bass: McCartney owns a 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in sunburst, which he used frequently in the 1970s.

Epiphone Rivoli: In 2021, he played an Epiphone Rivoli bass live for the first time.
Wal Mk II 5-String: This five-string was used for experimental studio recordings in the 1980s but is used less frequently today.

 

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McCartney moved to a Rickenbacker 4001 in 1965, Wild Life was recorded in '71, so maybe the Scarbee Rickenbacker library? That's a 4003 model though.

Unclear what bass amp he used in the studio - Acoustic 360 on tour. I don't think it matters much, most low gain amps will get you in the ballpark. Maybe try a Fender Bassman plugin first.

Or actually - try the presets that come with whatever library you end up picking first.

 

@xorome Thank you, this is very helpful.


Is there somebody with other ideas or inspirations?

 

Rickenbacker 4001 electric bass - Free SFZ Version
www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=349745&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Native Instruments - SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS
www.native-instruments.com/de/products/komplete/guitar/scarbee-rickenbacker-bass/

Amplesound - Ample Guitar RB
Ample Guitar RB aim to bring a Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar sound to your studio, It is suited for 60 - 80's British Pop.

IK MultiMedia - MODO BASS Rick n’ Bass
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/mbricknbass/

 

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Yeah the Scarbee is a little bit more of a big fat prog Rickenbacker, actually I'd go with the Black Bass 'cause Paul liked his flat wounds. But it's not picked, is it. You really need a pick for Paul

 

I too think a Rickenbacher emu will bring you close. Modo Bass has one. But other than him I think that an amp/cap matters quite a lot. Especially the cab.