Clean Tone

5 Minutes Alone

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s, likely Euro or Kramer-era USA model)

AmpAmpeg SVT-II Pro (tube head) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet

PickupsEMG P/J active pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (Far Beyond Driven sessions); Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 with EMG pickups and Ampeg SVT-II Pro per interviews and period photos.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate midsmodern, hi-fi clarityslight compressionno audible drivestudio-polishedfast transient responsefull-bodied but not boomyno chorus or modulation

Difficulty

The clean section is rhythmically straightforward and relies on a steady pick attack and tight timing, with moderate attention to dynamics and articulation but no advanced technical demands.

Sources

Rex Brown Tone How do i get Rex Brown's Pantera tone : r/Bass Underrated bass tones : r/Bass

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