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Distorted Tone

Falling Away from Me

Korn

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez Soundgear SR1305 (5-string, active electronics)
AmpMesa Boogie M-2000 (hybrid tube/solid-state head) into Hughes & Kettner 4x10 cabinets
PickupsDual humbuckers (active, likely Ibanez/Duncan or Bartolini)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
presence7
compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999 (Issues album sessions), likely amp-mic'd with DI blend

Tone Character(9)
deep sub-bassscooped midsclanky top endaggressive percussive attackgritty overdriven edgesnappy highsmetallic slapdistinctive clicktight low end

Difficulty

The part requires a strong, consistent slap technique with precise muting to achieve Fieldy's signature percussive, clicky tone, and the syncopated rhythms demand tight timing and control.

Sources

The Guitarists and Gear of Nü Metal | Reverb NewsKorn (TalkBass forum)Korn on 4 strings bass (Reddit)

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