Distorted Tone
Freak On a Leash
Korn
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassIbanez Soundgear SR1305 (5-string, active electronics, Fieldy's signature model at the time)
AmpMesa/Boogie M-2000 head into Hughes & Kettner 4x10 cabinets
PickupsDual active soapbar pickups (likely Ibanez/Duncan-designed, both used)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive
eqMXR Graphic EQ Pedal (e.g., MXR 10-Band EQ)
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (Follow the Leader album); Fieldy used both amp and DI, with heavy EQ sculpting and possible pedal use for extra scoop/distortion.
Tone Character(9)
extremely scooped midsdeep, subby low endclicky, percussive highsaggressive slap attackgritty, overdriven edgevery dry, little ambiencedistinctive 'clack' on string attackartificial, almost electronic distortiontight, compressed dynamics
Difficulty
The part requires aggressive, syncopated slap playing with a highly percussive attack and tight muting, especially challenging in ultra-low tunings. While not virtuosic, the tone and articulation demand control and consistency.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassIbanez Soundgear SR1305 (5-string, active electronics, Fieldy's signature model at the time)
AmpMesa/Boogie M-2000 head into Hughes & Kettner 4x10 cabinets
PickupsDual active soapbar pickups (likely Ibanez/Duncan-designed, both used)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive
eqMXR Graphic EQ Pedal (e.g., MXR 10-Band EQ)
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (Follow the Leader album); Fieldy used both amp and DI, with heavy EQ sculpting and possible pedal use for extra scoop/distortion.
Tone Character(9)
extremely scooped midsdeep, subby low endclicky, percussive highsaggressive slap attackgritty, overdriven edgevery dry, little ambiencedistinctive 'clack' on string attackartificial, almost electronic distortiontight, compressed dynamics
Difficulty
The part requires aggressive, syncopated slap playing with a highly percussive attack and tight muting, especially challenging in ultra-low tunings. While not virtuosic, the tone and articulation demand control and consistency.
Freak On a Leash settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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