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Distorted Tone
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT-200T
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991
Tone Character(9)
mid-heavy punchgritty upper midstight low endslightly compressedaggressive pick attackclear note definitionraw, unpolished edgepresent in mixnot overly scooped
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a driving pick attack. The main challenge is maintaining consistent energy and articulation in the aggressive, distorted mix.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT-200T
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991
Tone Character(9)
mid-heavy punchgritty upper midstight low endslightly compressedaggressive pick attackclear note definitionraw, unpolished edgepresent in mixnot overly scooped
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes with a driving pick attack. The main challenge is maintaining consistent energy and articulation in the aggressive, distorted mix.