Distorted Tone

From the Sky

GOJIRA

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely American Standard or similar, as per Jean-Michel Labadie's known preference in this era)

AmpGallien-Krueger Fusion 800S with NEO IV 410 cabinets

PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

presence7

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostOrigin Effects Origin Effects DCX Boost

overdriveDarkglass Darkglass Vintage Microtubes

Notes

Studio context, album released 2005; settings inferred from live rig and era-typical metal production

Tone Character(9)

aggressive midrange grindcrunchy overdrivetight low endclanky pick attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaudible string noisepunchy transient response

Difficulty

The bass part demands fast, precise pick playing and tight timing to match the complex, aggressive metal riffing, but does not require advanced slap or tapping techniques.

Sources

Gojira's Jean-Michel Labadie Demos His Live Bass Tone! - YouTube what are the bass settings for jean michel ? : r/gojira - Reddit How can I get that Gojira bass tone? - Reddit Jean-Michel Labadie | Equipboard

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