Clean Tone

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Korn

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez Soundgear SR1305 (Fieldy's main bass, 5-string, active electronics, signature model K5 introduced later but similar spec)

AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (Fieldy's main amp for Issues-era, confirmed by multiple sources)

PickupsDual humbuckers (active, likely both blended equally)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5

treble6

presence5.5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999 (Issues album sessions); Fieldy is known for using a super-scooped, percussive tone with very low action and detuned 5-string basses.

Tone Character(10)

extremely scooped midsdeep sub-basspronounced clicky attackvery bright trebletight, compressed envelopethin midrangepercussive, drum-like articulationmodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritdistinct slap/pop

Difficulty

The clean section requires Fieldy's signature slap style with precise muting and rhythmic accuracy, but does not involve complex note choices or virtuosic speed.

Sources

How the heck would you get the signature "Korn" bass sound/tone?Korn | TalkBass.com How do I get the bass tone of fieldy from the album "issues" by koяn? - Amps and Cabs - Basschat Tone Settings! | TalkBass.com

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