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Distorted Tone
Symbolic
Death
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassTobias Basic 5
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-4 Pro or classic tube SVT, era-appropriate for 1995 studio metal)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995, Symbolic album. Bassist: Kelly Conlon. No direct rig rundown for Symbolic, but Tobias Basic 5 and Ampeg SVT are confirmed for this era in interviews and forums.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrangeclanky pick attacktight low endforward upper midsslightly compressedmetallic grindclear note separationaudible string noisecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Symbolic' requires fast, precise alternate picking, complex rhythm changes, and tight synchronization with the drums, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
BassTobias Basic 5
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-4 Pro or classic tube SVT, era-appropriate for 1995 studio metal)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995, Symbolic album. Bassist: Kelly Conlon. No direct rig rundown for Symbolic, but Tobias Basic 5 and Ampeg SVT are confirmed for this era in interviews and forums.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrangeclanky pick attacktight low endforward upper midsslightly compressedmetallic grindclear note separationaudible string noisecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Symbolic' requires fast, precise alternate picking, complex rhythm changes, and tight synchronization with the drums, making it challenging for most players.