Distorted Tone
Gardenia
Kyuss
Bassstoner rock1990s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 90s reissue, 8x10 cab)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Welcome to Sky Valley (1994), Scott Reeder on bass
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangefuzzy overdrivedeep low endclanky attacksaturatedslightly compressedaggressiveraw and grittyamp-driven distortionnot pedal fuzz
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires control to keep the bass clear and punchy through heavy amp-driven overdrive, with a strong, even fingerstyle attack.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 90s reissue, 8x10 cab)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Welcome to Sky Valley (1994), Scott Reeder on bass
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangefuzzy overdrivedeep low endclanky attacksaturatedslightly compressedaggressiveraw and grittyamp-driven distortionnot pedal fuzz
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires control to keep the bass clear and punchy through heavy amp-driven overdrive, with a strong, even fingerstyle attack.
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