Distorted Tone

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Acid Bath

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed)

AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 810 cab)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely rack or pedal)

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (possible, not confirmed for studio)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (When the Kite String Pops album); no direct evidence of live rig for this song

Tone Character(10)

chainsaw grindscooped midsbuzzsaw distortionaggressive pick attackclanky top endthick low endfuzzy sustainmetallic edgeraw and abrasivecutting through dense mix

Difficulty

The part requires tight, fast pick playing and control over note clarity despite heavy distortion, but is not technically complex in terms of note choice or advanced techniques.

Sources

Audie Pitre's bass tone : r/AcidBath Amp settings? : r/AcidBath Acid Bath – When the Kite String Pops - Gear & Equipment ...

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