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Distorted Tone
Civil War
Guns N' Roses
Basshard rock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass Special (Duff McKagan signature, 1980s Japan, PJ configuration)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio era), likely with Tech 21 SansAmp RBI preamp/DI
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Use Your Illusion II sessions, 1990-1991. Duff's main studio rig for this era was the Jazz Bass Special into a GK 800RB, often with a SansAmp DI for grit.
Tone Character(8)
gritty overdriven edgemid-scooped but not thinaggressive pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly compressedclear note separationpunchy and presentnot fuzzy, but definite drive
Difficulty
The part is moderately challenging due to the need for tight, aggressive pick playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity with the driven tone, but does not feature advanced technical runs.
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Create Free AccountBasshard rock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass Special (Duff McKagan signature, 1980s Japan, PJ configuration)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio era), likely with Tech 21 SansAmp RBI preamp/DI
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Use Your Illusion II sessions, 1990-1991. Duff's main studio rig for this era was the Jazz Bass Special into a GK 800RB, often with a SansAmp DI for grit.
Tone Character(8)
gritty overdriven edgemid-scooped but not thinaggressive pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly compressedclear note separationpunchy and presentnot fuzzy, but definite drive
Difficulty
The part is moderately challenging due to the need for tight, aggressive pick playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity with the driven tone, but does not feature advanced technical runs.