Distorted Tone

Fell On Black Days

Soundgarden

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely with Badass bridge, as per user and photo evidence)

AmpAmpeg SVT-VR (studio era), Mesa/Boogie V-Twin preamp/overdrive pedal

PickupsJazz Bass single coils (2-pickup, passive)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie V-Twin

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Superunknown sessions); evidence of Ampeg SVT-VR and Mesa/Boogie V-Twin from rig rundowns and Equipboard; Jazz Bass with Badass bridge confirmed by user and photo evidence.

Tone Character(10)

growly midrangegritty overdrivepunchy attackslightly compressedthick and saturatedwarm low endaggressive edgenot fuzzed out, but clearly drivendistinct note definitionsits forward in the mix

Difficulty

The part is moderately challenging due to its syncopated groove and the need for dynamic control to maintain clarity through overdrive, but does not require advanced technical skills or speed.

Sources

Ben Shepherd | Equipboard any bassists know how i could get this tone? : r/Soundgarden Soundgarden Gear Guide: Thayil, Cornell, Shepherd - Premier Guitar

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