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Distorted Tone
The Heaviest Matter of the Universe
GOJIRA
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassFender American Deluxe 5-String Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II Pro, era-appropriate for Gojira studio use)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, From Mars to Sirius (2005), likely amp-mic'd with DI blend; bassist: Jean-Michel Labadie
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindtight and punchy low endclanky attackgrowly upper midsaudible overdrive/distortionslightly compressedclear note definitionmetal mix punch-throughmodern clarityno extreme bass scoop
Difficulty
The song requires fast, aggressive fingerstyle playing with precise timing and clarity under heavy overdrive, making it technically demanding for most bassists.
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Original Gear
BassFender American Deluxe 5-String Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II Pro, era-appropriate for Gojira studio use)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, From Mars to Sirius (2005), likely amp-mic'd with DI blend; bassist: Jean-Michel Labadie
Tone Character(10)
aggressive midrange grindtight and punchy low endclanky attackgrowly upper midsaudible overdrive/distortionslightly compressedclear note definitionmetal mix punch-throughmodern clarityno extreme bass scoop
Difficulty
The song requires fast, aggressive fingerstyle playing with precise timing and clarity under heavy overdrive, making it technically demanding for most bassists.