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My Name Is Mud
Primus
BassFunk metal1990s
Original Gear
BassCustom 'Pachyderm' bass by Dan Maloney (Les Claypool’s primary bass during Pork Soda era)
AmpMesa/Boogie bass amplifier
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Les Claypool endorsed Carl Thompson basses but used a custom 'Pachyderm' bass during the Pork Soda period, which includes 'My Name Is Mud' ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Claypool?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
percussive slap tonelow-end growlfunky, squishy envelope-like sound
Difficulty
The song requires precise slap‑bass technique with muted triplets on a fretless instrument and syncopated phrasing, making it challenging and rhythmically complex.
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Create Free AccountBassFunk metal1990s
Original Gear
BassCustom 'Pachyderm' bass by Dan Maloney (Les Claypool’s primary bass during Pork Soda era)
AmpMesa/Boogie bass amplifier
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Les Claypool endorsed Carl Thompson basses but used a custom 'Pachyderm' bass during the Pork Soda period, which includes 'My Name Is Mud' ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Claypool?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
percussive slap tonelow-end growlfunky, squishy envelope-like sound
Difficulty
The song requires precise slap‑bass technique with muted triplets on a fretless instrument and syncopated phrasing, making it challenging and rhythmically complex.