Distorted Tone
Go With the Flow
Queens of the Stone Age
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, as used by Nick Oliveri on 'Songs for the Deaf' era)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio standard for QOTSA, era-appropriate, and referenced in multiple QOTSA tone discussions)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveStone Deaf Stone Deaf PDF-2 Parametric Overdrive
compression Compressor (studio or pedal, unspecified)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, 'Songs for the Deaf' album. Nick Oliveri on bass. No direct evidence of live rig for this specific song.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgrittymidrange punchclanky upper midsdeep low endfuzzy overdrivecompressed sustainslightly scooped but presentrawgrowly
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision with a pick, plus control of aggressive dynamics to maintain the song's drive.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, as used by Nick Oliveri on 'Songs for the Deaf' era)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio standard for QOTSA, era-appropriate, and referenced in multiple QOTSA tone discussions)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveStone Deaf Stone Deaf PDF-2 Parametric Overdrive
compression Compressor (studio or pedal, unspecified)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, 'Songs for the Deaf' album. Nick Oliveri on bass. No direct evidence of live rig for this specific song.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgrittymidrange punchclanky upper midsdeep low endfuzzy overdrivecompressed sustainslightly scooped but presentrawgrowly
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision with a pick, plus control of aggressive dynamics to maintain the song's drive.
Go With the Flow settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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