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Distorted Tone
Bleed
Meshuggah
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassWarwick Dolphin Pro I 5-string (custom, Bartolini pickups)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp/cab/effects modeling, no traditional amp head)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (ObZen album sessions); bass run through Fractal Axe-Fx Ultra with programmed patches for each song; no evidence of traditional amp used in studio
Tone Character(9)
aggressive grindtight low endclanky attackcompressedmid-scoopedarticulatemodernpercussivecontrolled distortion
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Bleed' is notorious for its relentless speed, polyrhythmic complexity, and the need for precise, consistent fingerstyle technique under heavy distortion. The low tuning and aggressive tone demand advanced muting and articulation skills.
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Original Gear
BassWarwick Dolphin Pro I 5-string (custom, Bartolini pickups)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp/cab/effects modeling, no traditional amp head)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (ObZen album sessions); bass run through Fractal Axe-Fx Ultra with programmed patches for each song; no evidence of traditional amp used in studio
Tone Character(9)
aggressive grindtight low endclanky attackcompressedmid-scoopedarticulatemodernpercussivecontrolled distortion
Difficulty
The bass part in 'Bleed' is notorious for its relentless speed, polyrhythmic complexity, and the need for precise, consistent fingerstyle technique under heavy distortion. The low tuning and aggressive tone demand advanced muting and articulation skills.