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Distorted Tone
5 Minutes Alone
Pantera
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s model, likely Euro or US, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT-II Pro (tube head, classic 90s Pantera studio rig, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Far Beyond Driven' album. Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 basses with EMG pickups and Ampeg SVT-II Pro amps in the studio during this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endtight low endnoticeable grit and overdrivepunchy and present in the mixslight compressionmetallic edgeclear note definition despite distortion
Difficulty
The part is mostly driving eighth notes with some syncopation and fills, but the main challenge is maintaining tightness and clarity with a heavily overdriven tone and aggressive pick attack.
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Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s model, likely Euro or US, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT-II Pro (tube head, classic 90s Pantera studio rig, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994, 'Far Beyond Driven' album. Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 basses with EMG pickups and Ampeg SVT-II Pro amps in the studio during this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endtight low endnoticeable grit and overdrivepunchy and present in the mixslight compressionmetallic edgeclear note definition despite distortion
Difficulty
The part is mostly driving eighth notes with some syncopation and fills, but the main challenge is maintaining tightness and clarity with a heavily overdriven tone and aggressive pick attack.