Distorted Tone
Egg
The Garden
Basspunk2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Mustang Bass (short scale, likely reissue or vintage)
AmpFender Bassman (likely Silverface or modern reissue, based on era/scene and forum mentions of Fender amps)
PickupsSingle split-coil (Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
otherEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine
Notes
Studio recording, released 2015 (album: Haha); no direct rig rundown for this song, but context and fan analysis point to Mustang Bass and Fender Bassman; Rainbow Machine pedal confirmed for distorted section.
Tone Character(9)
bright and fizzychaotic, modulated overtonesgrainy, synthetic distortionaggressive pick attackmid-scoopedloose low endpronounced upper midsclipping, fuzzy top endunmistakable pedal coloration
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands aggressive, consistent picking and control over a heavily effected, chaotic tone. The main challenge is articulation and timing through the Rainbow Machine's unpredictable modulation.
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Original Gear
BassFender Mustang Bass (short scale, likely reissue or vintage)
AmpFender Bassman (likely Silverface or modern reissue, based on era/scene and forum mentions of Fender amps)
PickupsSingle split-coil (Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
otherEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine
Notes
Studio recording, released 2015 (album: Haha); no direct rig rundown for this song, but context and fan analysis point to Mustang Bass and Fender Bassman; Rainbow Machine pedal confirmed for distorted section.
Tone Character(9)
bright and fizzychaotic, modulated overtonesgrainy, synthetic distortionaggressive pick attackmid-scoopedloose low endpronounced upper midsclipping, fuzzy top endunmistakable pedal coloration
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands aggressive, consistent picking and control over a heavily effected, chaotic tone. The main challenge is articulation and timing through the Rainbow Machine's unpredictable modulation.