Distorted Tone

Civil War

Guns N' Roses

Basshard rock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass Special (Duff McKagan signature, 1980s Japan, PJ configuration)

AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio era), likely with Tech 21 SansAmp RBI preamp/DI

PickupsP/J (Precision split-coil neck, Jazz single-coil bridge)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp RBI

Notes

Studio recording, Use Your Illusion II sessions, 1990-1991. Duff's main studio rig for this era was the Jazz Bass Special into a GK 800RB, often with a SansAmp DI for grit.

Tone Character(8)

gritty overdriven edgemid-scooped but not thinaggressive pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly compressedclear note separationpunchy and presentnot fuzzy, but definite drive

Difficulty

The part is moderately challenging due to the need for tight, aggressive pick playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity with the driven tone, but does not feature advanced technical runs.

Sources

Civil War - Guns N' Roses (Bass Cover with Tabs)Duff McKagan's Guns N' Roses Bass Rig Rig Rundown: Guns N' Roses - Premier Guitar

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