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Clean Tone
The Man Who Sold the World (Live & Loud)
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-400T or SVT Classic) with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 cabs
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Live, December 1993, MTV Live & Loud, Seattle; full band performance
Tone Character(9)
deep and full-bodiedclear low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible drive or gritwarm but not muddyopen, natural sustainpresent but not harsh highssupportive, sits under vocal/guitar
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes and simple rhythms, requiring solid timing and a steady hand but no advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-400T or SVT Classic) with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 cabs
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Live, December 1993, MTV Live & Loud, Seattle; full band performance
Tone Character(9)
deep and full-bodiedclear low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible drive or gritwarm but not muddyopen, natural sustainpresent but not harsh highssupportive, sits under vocal/guitar
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes and simple rhythms, requiring solid timing and a steady hand but no advanced techniques.