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Clean Tone
Slaves & Bulldozers (Remastered 2016)
Soundgarden
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (early '70s, likely with Dean Markley flatwound strings)
AmpAmpeg SVT (vintage tube head, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab); possible blend with Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 or B-15, but SVT is primary for clean sections
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Badmotorfinger sessions (1991, remastered 2016); multiple amps used but SVT is the classic clean base; no evidence of live rig for this section
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyfull-bodied lowsrounded attackwarm, vintage tube characterclear note definitionslightly compressedorganic, woodysits under the mixno drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section is technically simple, focusing on groove and tone control rather than speed or complex technique. The main challenge is maintaining a deep, even sound with subtle muting and articulation.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (early '70s, likely with Dean Markley flatwound strings)
AmpAmpeg SVT (vintage tube head, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab); possible blend with Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 or B-15, but SVT is primary for clean sections
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Badmotorfinger sessions (1991, remastered 2016); multiple amps used but SVT is the classic clean base; no evidence of live rig for this section
Tone Character(9)
deep and thumpyfull-bodied lowsrounded attackwarm, vintage tube characterclear note definitionslightly compressedorganic, woodysits under the mixno drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section is technically simple, focusing on groove and tone control rather than speed or complex technique. The main challenge is maintaining a deep, even sound with subtle muting and articulation.