Distorted Tone
Change (In the House of Flies)
Deftones
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (4-string, passive, sometimes fretless on White Pony)
AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro head into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
Notes
Studio recording, White Pony album (2000); confirmed use of Ampeg SVT-2 Pro and Fender P-Bass for this era; Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 used for distortion
Tone Character(9)
deep and fundamental-heavygritty upper midsclank on attackdistorted but not fuzzywarm tube breakupslightly compressedpunchy low endorganic saturationnote definition preserved
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward and relies on holding down the groove with a consistent fingerstyle attack and managing dynamics to keep the overdrive controlled.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (4-string, passive, sometimes fretless on White Pony)
AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro head into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
Notes
Studio recording, White Pony album (2000); confirmed use of Ampeg SVT-2 Pro and Fender P-Bass for this era; Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 used for distortion
Tone Character(9)
deep and fundamental-heavygritty upper midsclank on attackdistorted but not fuzzywarm tube breakupslightly compressedpunchy low endorganic saturationnote definition preserved
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward and relies on holding down the groove with a consistent fingerstyle attack and managing dynamics to keep the overdrive controlled.
Change (In the House of Flies) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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