Distorted Tone
Abstract Art
The Dali Thundering Concept
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassVola Guitars 5 STM J1 (Steve Tréguier signature, 5-string Jazz-style)
AmpAmp Sim (likely Darkglass or Neural DSP, exact model not specified)
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz-style (bridge and neck)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Bass Overdrive (exact model unspecified, likely Darkglass B3K/B7K or similar)
eqUnknown Parametric EQ (boost at 1.8kHz, bass cut)
compressionUnknown Compressor (exact model unspecified)
otherUnknown Noise Gate
preampUnknown Amp Sim (likely Darkglass or Neural DSP, exact model not specified)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2018 (album: Savages); gear chain described in forum post; no live-specific evidence.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindtight low endclanky pick attackhigh-end bitecompressed and gatedmodern djent/tech-metal clarityarticulate note separationsaturated overdrivecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The bass part demands advanced pick technique, rapid and precise alternate picking, and tight synchronization with complex drum/guitar rhythms typical of modern djent/tech-metal. Articulation and muting are critical to maintain clarity in a dense mix.
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Original Gear
BassVola Guitars 5 STM J1 (Steve Tréguier signature, 5-string Jazz-style)
AmpAmp Sim (likely Darkglass or Neural DSP, exact model not specified)
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz-style (bridge and neck)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Bass Overdrive (exact model unspecified, likely Darkglass B3K/B7K or similar)
eqUnknown Parametric EQ (boost at 1.8kHz, bass cut)
compressionUnknown Compressor (exact model unspecified)
otherUnknown Noise Gate
preampUnknown Amp Sim (likely Darkglass or Neural DSP, exact model not specified)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2018 (album: Savages); gear chain described in forum post; no live-specific evidence.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindtight low endclanky pick attackhigh-end bitecompressed and gatedmodern djent/tech-metal clarityarticulate note separationsaturated overdrivecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The bass part demands advanced pick technique, rapid and precise alternate picking, and tight synchronization with complex drum/guitar rhythms typical of modern djent/tech-metal. Articulation and muting are critical to maintain clarity in a dense mix.