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Distorted Tone
Killer Cars
Radiohead
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man Sterling
AmpUnknown (likely Ampeg SVT or similar 1990s studio amp, not specified for this song)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995, The Bends era; Colin Greenwood's main bass for this period. No direct evidence of amp model or mic/DI blend for this track.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange biteclanky pick attackfuzzy upper midstight low endslightly compressedraspy, saturated drivedistinct note separationpunchy and forward in the mixnotably distorted in chorus/bridge
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and careful muting to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive/distortion, especially at fast tempo.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man Sterling
AmpUnknown (likely Ampeg SVT or similar 1990s studio amp, not specified for this song)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995, The Bends era; Colin Greenwood's main bass for this period. No direct evidence of amp model or mic/DI blend for this track.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange biteclanky pick attackfuzzy upper midstight low endslightly compressedraspy, saturated drivedistinct note separationpunchy and forward in the mixnotably distorted in chorus/bridge
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and careful muting to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive/distortion, especially at fast tempo.