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Distorted Tone

Got the Life

Korn

BassNu‑metal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez Soundgear SR1305 (5‑string) or ATK305 (Fieldy’s early basses)
AmpMesa/Boogie M‑2000 head (early Korn era)
PickupsActive pickups (Ibanez Soundgear series)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Fieldy used Ibanez Soundgear 5‑string basses (SR1305, ATK305) and Mesa/Boogie M‑2000 heads with SansAmp for sub‑low enhancement in early Korn recordings including around the time of 'Got the Life' era.

Tone Character(3)
deep, percussive low endscooped midstight, aggressive attack

Difficulty

The bass lines are rhythmically driven and percussive with low tuning, requiring moderate control and groove but not advanced technical complexity.

Sources

Korn Equipment FAQ (Fieldy gear)How to get Fieldy’s bass tone (reddit)

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