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Distorted Tone
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)
LINKIN PARK
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Custom Shop Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet (likely paired with Ampeg SVT head)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era, as part of the 'From Zero' album sessions. Bassist Dave Farrell's tech confirms the Precision as his main studio instrument for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive upper-mid grindtight low endclanky pick attacksaturated but clear note definitionmodern rock bass driveslight compression for punchaudible overdrive in distorted sectionno fuzz, just gritty overdrivepresent in mix without masking guitars
Difficulty
The part requires solid pick technique and tight timing to cut through a dense, distorted mix, but does not involve advanced fills or complex rhythms.
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Create Free AccountBassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Custom Shop Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet (likely paired with Ampeg SVT head)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era, as part of the 'From Zero' album sessions. Bassist Dave Farrell's tech confirms the Precision as his main studio instrument for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive upper-mid grindtight low endclanky pick attacksaturated but clear note definitionmodern rock bass driveslight compression for punchaudible overdrive in distorted sectionno fuzz, just gritty overdrivepresent in mix without masking guitars
Difficulty
The part requires solid pick technique and tight timing to cut through a dense, distorted mix, but does not involve advanced fills or complex rhythms.