Clean Tone
Davidian
Machine Head
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (early 90s, likely MIJ or MIA, used by Adam Duce)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Burn My Eyes album. No direct evidence of live rig for this section; studio context inferred.
Tone Character(10)
deep and full-bodiedclear low endslightly scooped midsarticulate note definitiontight low endnatural amp warmthstudio clarityno audible driveno modulationpunchy attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight timing and clear note separation in a low tuning, but is not technically demanding beyond basic metal fingerstyle and rhythmic accuracy.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (early 90s, likely MIJ or MIA, used by Adam Duce)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Burn My Eyes album. No direct evidence of live rig for this section; studio context inferred.
Tone Character(10)
deep and full-bodiedclear low endslightly scooped midsarticulate note definitiontight low endnatural amp warmthstudio clarityno audible driveno modulationpunchy attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight timing and clear note separation in a low tuning, but is not technically demanding beyond basic metal fingerstyle and rhythmic accuracy.
Davidian settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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