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Lithium
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-400T or SVT Classic, with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 cabs)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind sessions, 1991. Krist Novoselic tracked bass for 'Lithium' in the studio; live rig was similar.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear low endslightly scooped midstight, punchy attackno audible drive or fuzzarticulate note separationfull-bodiedsubtle compressionclassic rock/alt bass presence
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack and little technical challenge beyond maintaining tight timing and articulation.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-400T or SVT Classic, with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 cabs)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind sessions, 1991. Krist Novoselic tracked bass for 'Lithium' in the studio; live rig was similar.
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyclear low endslightly scooped midstight, punchy attackno audible drive or fuzzarticulate note separationfull-bodiedsubtle compressionclassic rock/alt bass presence
Difficulty
The bassline is straightforward, mostly root notes with a steady pick attack and little technical challenge beyond maintaining tight timing and articulation.