Distorted Tone

Before I Forget

Slipknot

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassIbanez ATK305 (Paul Gray signature, likely used in studio for Vol. 3 era; some sources suggest Warwick Streamer Stage I for live, but Ibanez ATK305 is most documented for studio)

AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro Head (studio, Vol. 3 era); Peavey Pro 500 also in live rig, but SVT-2 Pro is most cited for studio)

PickupsTriple-coil humbucker (bridge position, ATK305 stock)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid7

treble7.5

presence7

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions); Paul Gray's main studio rig

Tone Character(9)

aggressive pick attackdeep, punchy lowsclanky upper midsgritty, saturated overdrivetight low endcompressed sustainmetallic edgecutting presenceslight fuzziness

Difficulty

The part requires fast, consistent pick playing and tight rhythmic precision, but does not involve complex fills or advanced techniques.

Sources

Slipknot - Before I Forget | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Slipknot – Vol. 3 The Subliminal Verses - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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