Clean Tone

Ball tounge

Korn

BassNu‑Metal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez K5 (Fieldy signature 5-string) or other Ibanez 5-string Soundgear (e.g., SR505, ATK305, SR1305, SR885)

AmpLikely Mesa Boogie (e.g., Dual Rectifier) or Marshall (studio), possibly Mesa Boogie M-2000 live

PickupsActive pickups (Ibanez Soundgear active)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid6

treble5.5

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Fieldy uses a 5-string Ibanez bass tuned down to A‑D‑G‑C‑F; active pickups; scooped mids, boosted bass/treble

Tone Character(4)

scooped midsboosted bass and treblepercussive, rhythmic, 'hammer‑style' tonelow‑tuned rumble

Difficulty

Intermediate: requires control of low‑tuned 5‑string bass, percussive technique, and precise muting for Korn’s rhythmic tone.

Sources

Will any 5‑string Ibanez Soundgear with active pickups help me with the Korn tone?Fieldy Pickup TSOS bass tone How do I get the bass tone from the album "issues" by koяn?Korn bio

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