Clean Tone

Descending

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BassProgressive metal / Alternative metal2020s

Original Gear

BassMusic Man Stingray (HH Stingray)

AmpLikely Gallien-Krueger (dirty/clean split) and/or Tech 21 SansAmp DI

PickupsDual humbucker (active)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid5.5

treble6

presence5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Justin used a Music Man Stingray for most parts of “Descending,” both live and likely in recording; signal often split between clean and dirty paths using SansAmp DI and GK amps.

Tone Character(3)

thick, mid-forward active toneclean/dirty split for clarity and gritsynth-like articulation

Difficulty

The bass part in “Descending” requires intermediate technical skill with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control, plus managing tone via effects and signal splitting.

Sources

Justin Chancellor – Wikipedia (Equipment section)Reddit discussion: Which bass guitar did Justin Chancellor used for recordings?Reddit: Justin also uses a dual humbucker stingray on descending Reddit: Justin used a Stingray HH on Descending Reddit: How do I get Justin Chancellor’s bass tone?

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