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Clean Tone
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
BassGrunge1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper (likely Ripper Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑400T (Ampeg SVT series)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Also used Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI and ProCo RAT 2 for added grit/distortion
Tone Character(3)
bright, metallic 'clank'percussive and aggressive attackblend of DI and amp for clarity and grit
Difficulty
The technique is fairly straightforward—steady eighth‑note root lines with a pick—but requires control of attack and tone blending to capture the aggressive, clanky character.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper (likely Ripper Bass)
AmpAmpeg SVT‑400T (Ampeg SVT series)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Also used Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI and ProCo RAT 2 for added grit/distortion
Tone Character(3)
bright, metallic 'clank'percussive and aggressive attackblend of DI and amp for clarity and grit
Difficulty
The technique is fairly straightforward—steady eighth‑note root lines with a pick—but requires control of attack and tone blending to capture the aggressive, clanky character.