Distorted Tone
Davidian
Machine Head
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (early 90s, likely Japanese or American Standard)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSingle coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Burn My Eyes album; Adam Duce on bass
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindclanky pick attackdeep low end punchgrowly upper midsaudible tube overdrivetight, controlled lowsslight compressionmetallic edgesits above guitars in mix
Difficulty
The bass line requires fast, consistent pick playing with tight rhythmic precision and aggressive attack to match the song's intensity, but does not involve advanced techniques beyond this.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (early 90s, likely Japanese or American Standard)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSingle coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994, Burn My Eyes album; Adam Duce on bass
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange grindclanky pick attackdeep low end punchgrowly upper midsaudible tube overdrivetight, controlled lowsslight compressionmetallic edgesits above guitars in mix
Difficulty
The bass line requires fast, consistent pick playing with tight rhythmic precision and aggressive attack to match the song's intensity, but does not involve advanced techniques beyond this.
Davidian settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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