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Clean Tone
Blind
Korn
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassIbanez SR1305-PM (pre-signature, 5-string active bass, likely ADX5 pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into 4x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Korn debut album at Indigo Ranch. Fieldy used Ibanez SR1305-PM (precursor to K5), Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 head, likely direct + amp blend.
Tone Character(9)
deep sub lowsextremely scooped midsclicky, percussive high endtight, compressed attackdry, punchyno audible drive or gritvery modern, hi-fiarticulated slap/pop transientdistinct lack of midrange growl
Difficulty
While the clean intro is rhythmically simple, it requires precise slap/pop technique and tight timing to achieve Fieldy's signature percussive, clicky sound. No complex fills or fast runs, but articulation is critical.
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Original Gear
BassIbanez SR1305-PM (pre-signature, 5-string active bass, likely ADX5 pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into 4x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Korn debut album at Indigo Ranch. Fieldy used Ibanez SR1305-PM (precursor to K5), Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 head, likely direct + amp blend.
Tone Character(9)
deep sub lowsextremely scooped midsclicky, percussive high endtight, compressed attackdry, punchyno audible drive or gritvery modern, hi-fiarticulated slap/pop transientdistinct lack of midrange growl
Difficulty
While the clean intro is rhythmically simple, it requires precise slap/pop technique and tight timing to achieve Fieldy's signature percussive, clicky sound. No complex fills or fast runs, but articulation is critical.