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Distorted Tone
Before I Forget
Slipknot
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassIbanez ATK305 (Paul Gray signature, likely used in studio for Vol. 3 era; some sources suggest Warwick Streamer Stage I for live, but Ibanez ATK305 is most documented for studio)
AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro Head (studio, Vol. 3 era); Peavey Pro 500 also in live rig, but SVT-2 Pro is most cited for studio)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions); Paul Gray's main studio rig
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackdeep, punchy lowsclanky upper midsgritty, saturated overdrivetight low endcompressed sustainmetallic edgecutting presenceslight fuzziness
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick playing and tight rhythmic precision, but does not involve complex fills or advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
BassIbanez ATK305 (Paul Gray signature, likely used in studio for Vol. 3 era; some sources suggest Warwick Streamer Stage I for live, but Ibanez ATK305 is most documented for studio)
AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro Head (studio, Vol. 3 era); Peavey Pro 500 also in live rig, but SVT-2 Pro is most cited for studio)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions); Paul Gray's main studio rig
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackdeep, punchy lowsclanky upper midsgritty, saturated overdrivetight low endcompressed sustainmetallic edgecutting presenceslight fuzziness
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick playing and tight rhythmic precision, but does not involve complex fills or advanced techniques.