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Distorted Tone
My Own Summer (Shove It)
Deftones
BassNu metal / Alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT (SVT2 Pro head with SVT410 cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Chi Cheng primarily used a 4‑string Fender Precision Bass, sometimes with a custom bridge humbucker; amp rig included Ampeg SVT2 Pro heads and SVT410 cabinets.
Tone Character(4)
fatlow‑end focusedminimal highsthick and supportive
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward with fingerstyle playing and syncopated root‑note patterns, making it slightly above beginner level.
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Create Free AccountBassNu metal / Alternative metal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT (SVT2 Pro head with SVT410 cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Chi Cheng primarily used a 4‑string Fender Precision Bass, sometimes with a custom bridge humbucker; amp rig included Ampeg SVT2 Pro heads and SVT410 cabinets.
Tone Character(4)
fatlow‑end focusedminimal highsthick and supportive
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward with fingerstyle playing and syncopated root‑note patterns, making it slightly above beginner level.