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Distorted Tone
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Bassprog1990s
Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (dirty channel, studio rackmount, into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (Ænima album); signal split between clean and dirty amps, with pedals into dirty amp; likely amp-mic + DI blend
Tone Character(10)
growly midrange snarlaggressive, biting attackclanky upper midstight low endclear note definition under distortionslightly compressedpresent, cutting in mixdistinct pick grindharmonic overtonescontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The main challenge is maintaining tight, articulate pick attack and muting under heavy overdrive, with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control. The part is not virtuosic but requires solid technique and consistency.
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Original Gear
BassWal MkII 4-string
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB (dirty channel, studio rackmount, into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (Ænima album); signal split between clean and dirty amps, with pedals into dirty amp; likely amp-mic + DI blend
Tone Character(10)
growly midrange snarlaggressive, biting attackclanky upper midstight low endclear note definition under distortionslightly compressedpresent, cutting in mixdistinct pick grindharmonic overtonescontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The main challenge is maintaining tight, articulate pick attack and muting under heavy overdrive, with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control. The part is not virtuosic but requires solid technique and consistency.