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Distorted Tone
Counting Worms
Knocked Loose
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassIbanez BTB Series 5-string (likely BTB675 or similar, as per live/studio rig)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head), likely into Mesa 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 (Laugh Tracks album); Kevin Otten confirmed to use this rig live and in studio during this era.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight low endclanky upper midsgrowling, gritty distortioncompressed and punchyclear note separationaudible pick attackslight mid scoopwall-of-sound presencemodern metalcore grind
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires precise, aggressive pick technique and tight timing to cut through the dense mix and distortion.
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Original Gear
BassIbanez BTB Series 5-string (likely BTB675 or similar, as per live/studio rig)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (tube head), likely into Mesa 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 (Laugh Tracks album); Kevin Otten confirmed to use this rig live and in studio during this era.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight low endclanky upper midsgrowling, gritty distortioncompressed and punchyclear note separationaudible pick attackslight mid scoopwall-of-sound presencemodern metalcore grind
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires precise, aggressive pick technique and tight timing to cut through the dense mix and distortion.