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Distorted Tone
Embracing Emptiness
Crowbar
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 70s/90s reissue)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (from the self-titled 'Crowbar' album); no direct evidence of live rig for this song, all references point to studio context.
Tone Character(8)
deep and rumblingthick, gritty distortiongrowly midrangesludgy and saturatedaggressive attackcompressed lowsslightly scooped midsraw, unpolished texture
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, emphasizing sustained, heavy notes with minimal technical demands. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, aggressive tone and locking in with the band's massive groove.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 70s/90s reissue)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (from the self-titled 'Crowbar' album); no direct evidence of live rig for this song, all references point to studio context.
Tone Character(8)
deep and rumblingthick, gritty distortiongrowly midrangesludgy and saturatedaggressive attackcompressed lowsslightly scooped midsraw, unpolished texture
Difficulty
The bass part is straightforward, emphasizing sustained, heavy notes with minimal technical demands. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, aggressive tone and locking in with the band's massive groove.