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Clean Tone
Passenger
Deftones
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1990s MIJ/USA, used by Chi Cheng on White Pony)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely with 8x10 cab, studio standard for Deftones era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, White Pony album, 1999-2000. No direct evidence for live rig for this section; studio context prioritized.
Tone Character(10)
deep and round low endsmooth sustainslightly scooped midsclear, uncompressed attackstudio-polishedwarm, supportive foundationsubtle high-end clarityno audible drive or gritno pick noiseno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward and relies on a steady fingerstyle groove, with moderate attention to dynamics and timing to match the song's atmospheric feel.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1990s MIJ/USA, used by Chi Cheng on White Pony)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely with 8x10 cab, studio standard for Deftones era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, White Pony album, 1999-2000. No direct evidence for live rig for this section; studio context prioritized.
Tone Character(10)
deep and round low endsmooth sustainslightly scooped midsclear, uncompressed attackstudio-polishedwarm, supportive foundationsubtle high-end clarityno audible drive or gritno pick noiseno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward and relies on a steady fingerstyle groove, with moderate attention to dynamics and timing to match the song's atmospheric feel.