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Clean Tone
Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson RD Artist Bass
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass Amp (exact model not specified, likely D-180 or 400+ based on era and live photos)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Live, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, October 31, 1991
Tone Character(10)
full-bodied low endclear, present midsarticulate note definitionslightly compressed attackwarm but not boomynatural amp tonedistinct pick attackno audible driveno modulation or effectstight, focused sound
Difficulty
The bass part in the clean section is simple, with root notes and steady rhythm, but requires a consistent pick attack and solid timing to lock in with the drums and guitar.
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Original Gear
BassGibson RD Artist Bass
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass Amp (exact model not specified, likely D-180 or 400+ based on era and live photos)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Live, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, October 31, 1991
Tone Character(10)
full-bodied low endclear, present midsarticulate note definitionslightly compressed attackwarm but not boomynatural amp tonedistinct pick attackno audible driveno modulation or effectstight, focused sound
Difficulty
The bass part in the clean section is simple, with root notes and steady rhythm, but requires a consistent pick attack and solid timing to lock in with the drums and guitar.