Clean Tone

Cowboys from Hell

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassCharvel 1988 Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-4 Pro, classic tube head)

PickupsPJ (Precision/Jazz) configuration, likely passive

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1989-1990, Cowboys from Hell album session

Tone Character(8)

tight low endclear, punchy attackslightly scooped midsarticulate note definitionno audible drive or gritfull-range, modern metal cleanquick transient responsesupportive, not boomy

Difficulty

The clean section requires precise pick technique and tight timing, but is not technically demanding in terms of note choice or speed. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and punch at tempo.

Sources

Pantera – Cowboys from Hell - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Pantera Rig Rundown with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde - Premier Guitar Is Rex Brown from Pantera a good bass player? - Reddit

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