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Drain You
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue-line or SVT Classic, as used on Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991. Krist Novoselic tracked bass for 'Drain You' at Sound City Studios.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear note definitionrounded attackslightly scooped midsfull-bodiedwarm low endsupportiveno audible gritpunchy but smooth
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack and no complex fills or syncopation. The main challenge is maintaining even dynamics and tone.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely blue-line or SVT Classic, as used on Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991. Krist Novoselic tracked bass for 'Drain You' at Sound City Studios.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear note definitionrounded attackslightly scooped midsfull-bodiedwarm low endsupportiveno audible gritpunchy but smooth
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack and no complex fills or syncopation. The main challenge is maintaining even dynamics and tone.