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Distorted Tone
Spirit Crusher
Death
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassKen Smith BSR 5-string
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II Pro, era-appropriate)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (The Sound of Perseverance album); bassist: Scott Clendenin
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindclanky attacktight low endcutting presencemetallic edgeslightly scooped midsmodern hi-fi clarityarticulate note separationaudible overdrivefast transient response
Difficulty
The bass line features rapid, technical fingerstyle playing with complex rhythms and syncopation, demanding both speed and precision to maintain clarity and aggression in a dense metal mix.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassKen Smith BSR 5-string
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II Pro, era-appropriate)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (The Sound of Perseverance album); bassist: Scott Clendenin
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindclanky attacktight low endcutting presencemetallic edgeslightly scooped midsmodern hi-fi clarityarticulate note separationaudible overdrivefast transient response
Difficulty
The bass line features rapid, technical fingerstyle playing with complex rhythms and syncopation, demanding both speed and precision to maintain clarity and aggression in a dense metal mix.