Clean Tone

Biscuits for Smut

Helmet

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassG&L SB-1 (likely, possibly SB-2 or SC-1; G&L used by Henry Bogdan in this era, but exact model for studio not 100% confirmed)

AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, most probable for Helmet's 1990s studio work; no evidence of other amp types for this song/album)

PickupsSplit-coil Precision-style (passive, single pickup on SB-1/SC-1)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (album: Betty); no direct evidence of live rig for this section; studio context inferred from album release and era.

Tone Character(9)

tight and punchy low endclear, percussive attackarticulate note definitionfocused midrangeneutral highsslightly compressedno audible drive or gritstudio claritydistinct pick attack

Difficulty

The clean section requires accurate pick playing and tight rhythmic control to maintain the punchy, articulate tone that drives the song, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex fills.

Sources

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