Distorted Tone

5 Minutes Alone

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s model, likely Euro or US, active electronics)

AmpAmpeg SVT-II Pro (tube head, classic 90s Pantera studio rig, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)

PickupsEMG P/J (active, P-style neck + J-style bridge)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

presence6.5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994, 'Far Beyond Driven' album. Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 basses with EMG pickups and Ampeg SVT-II Pro amps in the studio during this era.

Tone Character(9)

aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endtight low endnoticeable grit and overdrivepunchy and present in the mixslight compressionmetallic edgeclear note definition despite distortion

Difficulty

The part is mostly driving eighth notes with some syncopation and fills, but the main challenge is maintaining tightness and clarity with a heavily overdriven tone and aggressive pick attack.

Sources

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

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