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Distorted Tone
Be My Druidess
Type O Negative
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, October Rust album (1996), Peter Steele's main setup for this era
Tone Character(9)
deep and saturatedaggressive pick attackmid-scooped but presentgrowly overdrivechest-rattling lowsslightly compressedclanky upper midssustained notesamp-like tube breakup
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of dynamics to maintain the signature overdriven tone without losing clarity.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, October Rust album (1996), Peter Steele's main setup for this era
Tone Character(9)
deep and saturatedaggressive pick attackmid-scooped but presentgrowly overdrivechest-rattling lowsslightly compressedclanky upper midssustained notesamp-like tube breakup
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of dynamics to maintain the signature overdriven tone without losing clarity.