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Blind

Korn

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez SR1305-PM (pre-signature, 5-string active bass, likely ADX5 pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into 4x10 cabinet

PickupsDual humbuckers (Ibanez ADX5, active)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

presence5.5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994, Korn debut album at Indigo Ranch. Fieldy used Ibanez SR1305-PM (precursor to K5), Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 head, likely direct + amp blend.

Tone Character(9)

deep sub lowsextremely scooped midsclicky, percussive high endtight, compressed attackdry, punchyno audible drive or gritvery modern, hi-fiarticulated slap/pop transientdistinct lack of midrange growl

Difficulty

While the clean intro is rhythmically simple, it requires precise slap/pop technique and tight timing to achieve Fieldy's signature percussive, clicky sound. No complex fills or fast runs, but articulation is critical.

Sources

Korn | TalkBass.com Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu | Equipboard Ibanez K5 Fieldy Signature - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard How does Fieldy get his sound? - General Discussion - Basschat

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Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez SR1305-PM (pre-signature, 5-string active bass, likely ADX5 pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into 4x10 cabinet

PickupsDual humbuckers (Ibanez ADX5, active)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

presence5.5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

Korn | TalkBass.com Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu | Equipboard Ibanez K5 Fieldy Signature - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard How does Fieldy get his sound? - General Discussion - Basschat

Notes

Studio recording, 1994, Korn debut album at Indigo Ranch. Fieldy used Ibanez SR1305-PM (precursor to K5), Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 head, likely direct + amp blend.

Tone Character(9)

deep sub lowsextremely scooped midsclicky, percussive high endtight, compressed attackdry, punchyno audible drive or gritvery modern, hi-fiarticulated slap/pop transientdistinct lack of midrange growl

Difficulty

While the clean intro is rhythmically simple, it requires precise slap/pop technique and tight timing to achieve Fieldy's signature percussive, clicky sound. No complex fills or fast runs, but articulation is critical.

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