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Distorted Tone
Nightshift Superstar
Muse
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassManson Custom 4-string (Chris Wolstenholme signature, active electronics, likely with onboard fuzz circuit)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely Ampeg SVT or similar model for distorted section)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025 (The Wow! Signal sessions); Chris's rig now relies on Fractal Axe-Fx III for amp/cab/effects, with outboard Darkglass distortion pedals for dirt tones.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzz/overdrivetight, punchy low endbuzzsaw grindsynth-like sustaincompressed attackslightly scooped midsbright, cutting trebleclear note separationharmonic richnessmodern, processed edge
Difficulty
The part demands advanced fingerstyle technique at high speed, with tight muting and note definition despite heavy distortion and compression. The tone and articulation are challenging to replicate cleanly.
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Create Free AccountBassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassManson Custom 4-string (Chris Wolstenholme signature, active electronics, likely with onboard fuzz circuit)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely Ampeg SVT or similar model for distorted section)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025 (The Wow! Signal sessions); Chris's rig now relies on Fractal Axe-Fx III for amp/cab/effects, with outboard Darkglass distortion pedals for dirt tones.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzz/overdrivetight, punchy low endbuzzsaw grindsynth-like sustaincompressed attackslightly scooped midsbright, cutting trebleclear note separationharmonic richnessmodern, processed edge
Difficulty
The part demands advanced fingerstyle technique at high speed, with tight muting and note definition despite heavy distortion and compression. The tone and articulation are challenging to replicate cleanly.