Distorted Tone

Cherry Waves

Deftones

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Squier Bass VI

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely Ampeg SVT or similar patch)

PickupsThree single-coil pickups (Bass VI configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (Saturday Night Wrist album); Sergio Vega replaced Chi Cheng for later live performances but Chi played on the original studio track.

Tone Character(8)

gritty low-mid punchsaturated but not fuzzyclear note definition under driveslightly scooped midstight low endaggressive attackmodern alternative metal characternot overly compressed, retains dynamics

Difficulty

The part is moderately challenging due to syncopation and the need for dynamic control with a driven tone, but does not require advanced technical skills.

Sources

Deftones – Gore - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega - Premier Guitar Saturday Night Wrist - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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