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Clean Tone
Biscuits for Smut
Helmet
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassG&L SB-1 (likely, possibly SB-2 or SC-1; G&L used by Henry Bogdan in this era, but exact model for studio not 100% confirmed)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, most probable for Helmet's 1990s studio work; no evidence of other amp types for this song/album)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Betty); no direct evidence of live rig for this section; studio context inferred from album release and era.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchy low endclear, percussive attackarticulate note definitionfocused midrangeneutral highsslightly compressedno audible drive or gritstudio claritydistinct pick attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires accurate pick playing and tight rhythmic control to maintain the punchy, articulate tone that drives the song, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex fills.
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Original Gear
BassG&L SB-1 (likely, possibly SB-2 or SC-1; G&L used by Henry Bogdan in this era, but exact model for studio not 100% confirmed)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, most probable for Helmet's 1990s studio work; no evidence of other amp types for this song/album)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Betty); no direct evidence of live rig for this section; studio context inferred from album release and era.
Tone Character(9)
tight and punchy low endclear, percussive attackarticulate note definitionfocused midrangeneutral highsslightly compressedno audible drive or gritstudio claritydistinct pick attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires accurate pick playing and tight rhythmic control to maintain the punchy, articulate tone that drives the song, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex fills.