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Distorted Tone
Breed
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson RD Artist Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT Classic, era-correct for Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991. Krist Novoselic used the Gibson RD Artist Bass and Ampeg SVT for both studio and live performances of 'Breed'.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgritty, saturated overdrivemid-scooped, punchy lowsclanky upper midsfuzzy, compressed sustaincutting through dense guitarsraw, punk-inspired driveslightly metallic edgenotably present in the mix
Difficulty
The part is fast and requires tight, aggressive pick playing, but is rhythmically straightforward and repetitive, making it accessible for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
BassGibson RD Artist Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT Classic, era-correct for Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991. Krist Novoselic used the Gibson RD Artist Bass and Ampeg SVT for both studio and live performances of 'Breed'.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackgritty, saturated overdrivemid-scooped, punchy lowsclanky upper midsfuzzy, compressed sustaincutting through dense guitarsraw, punk-inspired driveslightly metallic edgenotably present in the mix
Difficulty
The part is fast and requires tight, aggressive pick playing, but is rhythmically straightforward and repetitive, making it accessible for intermediate players.