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Distorted Tone

Exit Music (For a Film)

Radiohead

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass
AmpUnknown (likely DI with possible amp blend; no explicit amp model confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
presence5
compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzShin-ei Shin-ei Companion FY-2 Fuzz
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Notes

Studio recording, OK Computer sessions, 1996-1997. Colin Greenwood played a Fender Precision Bass through a Shin-ei Companion FY-2 Fuzz and a Tech 21 SansAmp, with a Radial JDI for DI. No explicit amp model confirmed for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedaggressive fuzzmid-heavycompressedwoolly low endgrainy textureslightly gatedcutting pick attacksustainedbuzzy

Difficulty

While the part is rhythmically straightforward and mostly root notes, the heavy fuzz requires careful pick technique and dynamic control to avoid excessive muddiness and to maintain clarity in the dense mix.

Sources

the King of Gear ;Radiohead - Exit Music: Emulating Fuzz Tone - TikTokthe Exit Music bass tone : r/basspedals - RedditFuzz Pedal Recommendation? (Radiohead, Exit Music) : r/basspedals

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