Distorted Tone

Freak

Silverchair

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassG&L ASAT Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL head) with 8x10 cab

Pickups2x G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997, 'Freak' from Freak Show album

Tone Character(10)

gnarlyboomycrunchythickresonantgrittyaggressive midrangefuzz-ladenarticulate attackgrowly low end

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight pick technique and control to keep the bass clear and punchy through a heavily overdriven tone.

Sources

Silverchair Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Fender P-Bass And Ampeg SVT 2 With Silverchair Bassist, Chris ...Chris' Freakshow bass tone? : r/silverchair

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