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Distorted Tone
Stillborn (feat. Ozzy Osbourne)
Black Label Society
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassSpector Euro 4LX (likely, as used by John DeServio in this era)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic with 8x10 cab (highly probable for BLS studio recordings in early 2000s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (The Blessed Hellride album); John DeServio on bass; no direct rig rundown for this song but consistent with BLS studio/live setups of the era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive grindclanky upper midstight low endhigh-mid growlaudible pick attackdistorted, saturated texturepunchy and cuttingmetallic edgeslight compression squash
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to cut through the dense, distorted mix. Some moderate fills and transitions add slight complexity.
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Original Gear
BassSpector Euro 4LX (likely, as used by John DeServio in this era)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic with 8x10 cab (highly probable for BLS studio recordings in early 2000s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (The Blessed Hellride album); John DeServio on bass; no direct rig rundown for this song but consistent with BLS studio/live setups of the era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive grindclanky upper midstight low endhigh-mid growlaudible pick attackdistorted, saturated texturepunchy and cuttingmetallic edgeslight compression squash
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to cut through the dense, distorted mix. Some moderate fills and transitions add slight complexity.