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Clean Tone

DMV

Primus

Bassfunk1990s

Original Gear

BassCarl Thompson 6-string (custom, fretless, walnut/maple, EMG pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ head with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 Diesel cabs
PickupsDual EMG soapbar (active), blendable

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionDBX Studio compression (likely DBX 160 or similar rack unit)

Notes

Studio, 1993, recorded for 'Pork Soda' album; Les Claypool's main studio rig at the time

Tone Character(8)
clear and hi-fideep but not boomyarticulate midsfast transient responsestudio-polished clarityslightly scooped but presentpercussive attackno audible drive or grit

Difficulty

While not as virtuosic as some Primus slap lines, the clean section of 'DMV' requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle, nuanced ghost notes, and precise muting for clarity and groove.

Sources

Gear Rundown: Les ClaypoolPrimus – Pork Soda - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumOfficial TUNE Club | Page 68 - TalkBass.com

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