Distorted Tone
Bodies
Drowning Pool
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (4-string, likely 1990s/2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era, genre, and typical nu-metal bass rigs; no direct source for exact amp, but Ampeg SVT is industry standard for this sound and period)
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence7
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Unspecified Bass Overdrive/Distortion (likely Boss ODB-3 or similar, but not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2000/2001, album: Sinner. No direct rig rundown for Stevie Benton on this track; inference based on genre, era, and isolated bass track analysis.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive pick attackdeep, punchy lowsclanky upper midsgritty, saturated overdrivetight, percussive responseslightly scooped midsmetallic edgeclear note definition despite distortion
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision with a pick to maintain the aggressive, driving tone and tightness throughout the song.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (4-string, likely 1990s/2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era, genre, and typical nu-metal bass rigs; no direct source for exact amp, but Ampeg SVT is industry standard for this sound and period)
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence7
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Unspecified Bass Overdrive/Distortion (likely Boss ODB-3 or similar, but not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2000/2001, album: Sinner. No direct rig rundown for Stevie Benton on this track; inference based on genre, era, and isolated bass track analysis.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive pick attackdeep, punchy lowsclanky upper midsgritty, saturated overdrivetight, percussive responseslightly scooped midsmetallic edgeclear note definition despite distortion
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision with a pick to maintain the aggressive, driving tone and tightness throughout the song.