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Distorted Tone
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)
Rage Against the Machine
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (early 90s, 4-string, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention; Tim Commerford's standard Rage Against the Machine touring rig; amp-mic'd on stage, likely with some DI for FOH blend
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange punchtight, percussive attackslightly gritty amp overdrivedeep, round lowsgrowly upper midsclear note separationpresent, biting top endcompressed but dynamicsits forward in the mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and precise muting to lock with the drums and maintain the punchy, percussive feel.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (early 90s, 4-string, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention; Tim Commerford's standard Rage Against the Machine touring rig; amp-mic'd on stage, likely with some DI for FOH blend
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange punchtight, percussive attackslightly gritty amp overdrivedeep, round lowsgrowly upper midsclear note separationpresent, biting top endcompressed but dynamicsits forward in the mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and precise muting to lock with the drums and maintain the punchy, percussive feel.