Clean Tone

Hole In the Earth

Deftones

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jaguar Bass

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), powered by Matrix GT 1000FX, into Orange 8x10 cabinets

PickupsPJ (Precision/Jazz) configuration, both pickups stock

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio context, 2006 (Saturday Night Wrist album), Sergio Vega using Axe-Fx II with custom patches for Deftones material; live rig is similar but studio likely used DI and/or Axe-Fx direct

Tone Character(10)

clear and articulatetight low endcrisp upper midsslightly compressedmodern hi-fi claritypunchy attackno audible drive or fuzzbalanced EQdefined pick attackfull-bodied but not boomy

Difficulty

The clean section requires tight, even pick playing and good muting technique to maintain clarity, but the line itself is rhythmically straightforward and not technically demanding.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega - Premier Guitar Take a Look at this Deftones Guitar and Bass Rig Rundown - Gear Gods Deftones "Hole in the Earth" (Bass Cover)

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