Clean Tone

Drag the Waters

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector Euro 4

AmpAmpeg SVT 4-Pro

PickupsEMG PJX Set Active Ceramic PJ

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Edition Dual-stage Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 1996, The Great Southern Trendkill sessions. Rex Brown used Spector Euro 4 with EMG PJX pickups and Ampeg SVT 4-Pro; clean section presumed to use same rig but with gain at zero.

Tone Character(9)

deep and clear low endarticulate note definitiontight, focused attackslightly compressed dynamicsfull-bodied, modern active toneeven frequency responsestudio-polished clarityno audible drive or gritcontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The clean section is not technically complex but demands precise pick technique and timing to maintain clarity and articulation without distortion to hide imperfections.

Sources

Pantera Rig Rundown with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde - Premier Guitar Rex Brown's Pantera Amps & Rack Gear - Premier Guitar - Facebook Pantera: How to Play 'Drag the Waters' – Groove Metal Timing Guide

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