Clean Tone
Got the Life
Korn
BassNu‑metal1990s
Original Gear
BassIbanez K‑5 (SDGR SR1305 signature 5‑string)
AmpMesa/Boogie M‑2000 (live) or Mesa/Boogie bass head with 4×10 cab (studio Life Is Peachy era)
PickupsADX soapbar pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Fieldy uses his signature Ibanez K‑5 with ADX pickups; live he’s used a Mesa/Boogie M‑2000 head, and on earlier recordings (e.g., Life Is Peachy) he used a Mesa/Boogie bass head miked through a 4×10 cab, with DI off.
Tone Character(3)
ultra‑scooped tonepercussive, clicky attackslap‑influenced, drum‑like articulation
Difficulty
The bass part combines percussive slap‑style finger technique with precise muting and low tuning, requiring moderate technical control and rhythmic accuracy.
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassNu‑metal1990s
Original Gear
BassIbanez K‑5 (SDGR SR1305 signature 5‑string)
AmpMesa/Boogie M‑2000 (live) or Mesa/Boogie bass head with 4×10 cab (studio Life Is Peachy era)
PickupsADX soapbar pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble5
presence4
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Fieldy uses his signature Ibanez K‑5 with ADX pickups; live he’s used a Mesa/Boogie M‑2000 head, and on earlier recordings (e.g., Life Is Peachy) he used a Mesa/Boogie bass head miked through a 4×10 cab, with DI off.
Tone Character(3)
ultra‑scooped tonepercussive, clicky attackslap‑influenced, drum‑like articulation
Difficulty
The bass part combines percussive slap‑style finger technique with precise muting and low tuning, requiring moderate technical control and rhythmic accuracy.
Got the Life settings for your amp
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