Distorted Tone

Clone

GOJIRA

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely, as used by Jean-Michel Labadie in early Gojira era)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (probable, based on era and genre conventions)

PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid7

treble7

presence6.5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI (or similar preamp/DI)

compressionMXR Compressor (MXR M87 or similar)

overdriveBoss Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive (possible, genre-typical, not confirmed for this track)

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (from the album 'The Link'); no direct studio rig rundown available, but era and Labadie's known preferences suggest Jazz Bass into Ampeg SVT or similar high-headroom tube amp.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive grindtight low endmid-scooped but presentclanky attacksaturated upper midsslight top-end fizzgrowly and percussivearticulate note definitionpunchy transient responsecontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The song requires fast, aggressive fingerstyle playing with precise timing and dynamic control to cut through a dense, distorted mix. While not virtuosic, it demands stamina and tightness typical of modern metal bass.

Sources

OD & Compressor Recomendations for a novice - Effects - Basschat Just picked up archetype gojira : r/7String - Reddit Gojira Tone : r/gojira - Reddit

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