Distorted Tone
Crossbreaker
Power Trip
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely vintage or reissue)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (Nightmare Logic album); Power Trip bassist Chris Whetzel is known for using a Fender Precision Bass into an Ampeg SVT, confirmed in multiple interviews and live photos. No evidence of alternate bass or amp for this track.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped grindclanky upper midstight low endguttural, saturated distortionclear note definition under heavy drivemetallic edgepercussive punch
Difficulty
The part requires tight, fast pick playing with aggressive attack and palm-muting, but is rhythmically straightforward and does not demand advanced fills or complex fingerings.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely vintage or reissue)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (Nightmare Logic album); Power Trip bassist Chris Whetzel is known for using a Fender Precision Bass into an Ampeg SVT, confirmed in multiple interviews and live photos. No evidence of alternate bass or amp for this track.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped grindclanky upper midstight low endguttural, saturated distortionclear note definition under heavy drivemetallic edgepercussive punch
Difficulty
The part requires tight, fast pick playing with aggressive attack and palm-muting, but is rhythmically straightforward and does not demand advanced fills or complex fingerings.