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Distorted Tone
Smooth Criminal (2026 Remastered)
Alien Ant Farm
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Tye Zamora Signature 6-string bass prototype
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (original), 2026 Remastered likely uses same or similar DI/amp blend; Tye Zamora is credited for bass on the track.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky upper midstight low endslightly scooped midsnoticeable grit and drivemodern rock punchclear note definitiongrowly midrangecompressed sustainpresent high end
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick playing with tight muting and precise rhythmic accents to maintain the aggressive, punchy tone and drive of the song.
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Original Gear
BassFender Tye Zamora Signature 6-string bass prototype
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (original), 2026 Remastered likely uses same or similar DI/amp blend; Tye Zamora is credited for bass on the track.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackclanky upper midstight low endslightly scooped midsnoticeable grit and drivemodern rock punchclear note definitiongrowly midrangecompressed sustainpresent high end
Difficulty
The part requires fast, consistent pick playing with tight muting and precise rhythmic accents to maintain the aggressive, punchy tone and drive of the song.