Distorted Tone

Gasoline

Audioslave

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassMusic Man StingRay 4HH

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era and genre; no direct studio confirmation)

PickupsDual humbuckers (active), likely both engaged

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionEBS EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor

overdriveSource Audio Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 2002, Audioslave debut album

Tone Character(10)

aggressive overdrivegrowly midrangeclanky top endtight, punchy lowspercussive attacksustained, fuzzy textureslightly compressedclear note separationpresent upper midscontrolled low-end rumble

Difficulty

The part requires solid fingerstyle technique, tight timing, and the ability to control note definition and dynamics through heavy overdrive. While not virtuosic, it demands more than basic root-note playing.

Sources

Audioslave Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Tim Commerford | Equipboard Tim Commerford: Wakrat and the Power of Now - Premier Guitar Tim Commerford / Audioslave bass tone? : r/BassGuitar - Reddit

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