Distorted Tone
Here to Stay
Korn
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassIbanez K5 (Fieldy's signature 5-string, likely SR-series base)
AmpMesa/Boogie 400+ (studio, era-accurate) and/or Ampeg SVT-4 PRO (live); Mesa/Boogie 4x10 and 1x15 cabs
PickupsActive soapbar humbuckers (likely Ibanez Dynamix or similar, both pickups used)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence7
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
octaverDigiTech DigiTech XP-100 Whammy Wah
Notes
Studio, 2001-2002 recording for 'Untouchables'; Fieldy is known for using the Ibanez K5 with active EQ and Mesa/Boogie 400+ amps in this era. Some live rigs include Ampeg SVT-4 PRO.
Tone Character(10)
clanky and percussivedeep sub-bassextremely scooped midsaggressive high-end clicktight, compressed attackmetallic, almost synth-likeoctave-thickened low endgrinding, distorted texturefast transient responseminimal sustain
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack to achieve the signature clicky, percussive sound, but does not involve complex runs or advanced techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassIbanez K5 (Fieldy's signature 5-string, likely SR-series base)
AmpMesa/Boogie 400+ (studio, era-accurate) and/or Ampeg SVT-4 PRO (live); Mesa/Boogie 4x10 and 1x15 cabs
PickupsActive soapbar humbuckers (likely Ibanez Dynamix or similar, both pickups used)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass4
mid5.5
treble6.5
presence7
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
octaverDigiTech DigiTech XP-100 Whammy Wah
Notes
Studio, 2001-2002 recording for 'Untouchables'; Fieldy is known for using the Ibanez K5 with active EQ and Mesa/Boogie 400+ amps in this era. Some live rigs include Ampeg SVT-4 PRO.
Tone Character(10)
clanky and percussivedeep sub-bassextremely scooped midsaggressive high-end clicktight, compressed attackmetallic, almost synth-likeoctave-thickened low endgrinding, distorted texturefast transient responseminimal sustain
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack to achieve the signature clicky, percussive sound, but does not involve complex runs or advanced techniques.
Here to Stay settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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