Distorted Tone
Blood and Thunder
Mastodon
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4003
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely vintage, 1970s model)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004, from the album 'Leviathan'. Troy Sanders is known to use a Rickenbacker 4003 into an Ampeg SVT for this era. No direct confirmation for this exact track, but all evidence and era-typical photos point to this setup.
Tone Character(8)
growly midrange snarlclanky, percussive attackthick, saturated low endaggressive upper-mid grindsludgy, metallic edgeaudible amp overdriveslightly compressed sustainclear note definition despite heavy drive
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent fingerstyle attack and tight timing to cut through the dense mix. The overdriven tone demands careful muting and control to avoid muddiness.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4003
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely vintage, 1970s model)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004, from the album 'Leviathan'. Troy Sanders is known to use a Rickenbacker 4003 into an Ampeg SVT for this era. No direct confirmation for this exact track, but all evidence and era-typical photos point to this setup.
Tone Character(8)
growly midrange snarlclanky, percussive attackthick, saturated low endaggressive upper-mid grindsludgy, metallic edgeaudible amp overdriveslightly compressed sustainclear note definition despite heavy drive
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent fingerstyle attack and tight timing to cut through the dense mix. The overdriven tone demands careful muting and control to avoid muddiness.
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