Clean Tone
I'm Broken
Pantera
BassGroove metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector (likely Spector NS‑2 or similar)
AmpAmpeg SVT (SVT‑4 Pro head with 8×10 cabinet)
PickupsActive (Spector typical humbucking pickups)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Rex Brown used Spector basses through Ampeg SVT rigs; distortion/overdrive (e.g., MXR Blowtorch) and chorus occasionally added for presence.
Tone Character(4)
clankygaineypunchytight unison with guitars
Difficulty
The bassline requires tight synchronization with Dimebag’s riffs and a strong groove feel, making it moderately challenging.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassGroove metal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector (likely Spector NS‑2 or similar)
AmpAmpeg SVT (SVT‑4 Pro head with 8×10 cabinet)
PickupsActive (Spector typical humbucking pickups)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Rex Brown used Spector basses through Ampeg SVT rigs; distortion/overdrive (e.g., MXR Blowtorch) and chorus occasionally added for presence.
Tone Character(4)
clankygaineypunchytight unison with guitars
Difficulty
The bassline requires tight synchronization with Dimebag’s riffs and a strong groove feel, making it moderately challenging.
I'm Broken settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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