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reprznt · Post by **reprznt** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:31 pm

what instrument made the bassline in Michael Jackson's Billie Jean? Also, is there a way to find out what synths were used on various classic records? a website or something? Thanks

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:33 pm

A Steinberger bass IIRC. The producer insisted upon using that particular bass, he said it wouldn't work on any other. The bassline itself was nicked from The Residents.

reprznt · Post by **reprznt** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:36 pm

thank u... have a good day

Barf · Post by **Barf** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:44 pm

cptgone wrote:A Steinberger bass IIRC. The producer insisted upon using that particular bass, he said it wouldn't work on any other. The bassline itself was nicked from The Residents.

.. I always wonderded which one came first

Stupid American Pig · Post by **Stupid American Pig** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:46 pm

And all this time I thought it was the Steinberg VB-1 that made that bassline

tetraplan · Post by **tetraplan** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:45 pm

cptgone wrote:The bassline itself was nicked from The Residents.

Kaw-Ligaaaaa!
Brilliant track. As is most of Stars And Hank Forever.

Groet, Erik

Bassline in Billie Jean