Clean Tone
Bombtrack (Live at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN - April 1993)
Rage Against the Machine
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (no pickguard, 4-string, likely early 90s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT Classic or SVT-II, through 8x10 cabinet)
PickupsSingle humbucker (Music Man StingRay configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live recording, First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, April 1993. Early RATM era, pre-Evil Empire, confirmed by multiple forum and interview sources.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchy low endclear note definitionslight midrange growltight, percussive attackarticulate fingerstyle dynamicsno audible drive or gritpresent but not harsh highsfull-bodied, solid low mids
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with strong dynamic control and moderate technical demand, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (no pickguard, 4-string, likely early 90s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT Classic or SVT-II, through 8x10 cabinet)
PickupsSingle humbucker (Music Man StingRay configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live recording, First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, April 1993. Early RATM era, pre-Evil Empire, confirmed by multiple forum and interview sources.
Tone Character(8)
deep and punchy low endclear note definitionslight midrange growltight, percussive attackarticulate fingerstyle dynamicsno audible drive or gritpresent but not harsh highsfull-bodied, solid low mids
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with strong dynamic control and moderate technical demand, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Bombtrack (Live at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN - April 1993) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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