Clean Tone
Killing in the Name
Rage Against Power Machines
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (early 1990s, 4-string, likely black/maple)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992, debut album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, percussive attackslightly scooped midsbright, snappy highsarticulate note definitiondeep but controlled bottommodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritfast transient response
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch without drive. While not technically advanced, it demands strong rhythmic feel and articulation.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (early 1990s, 4-string, likely black/maple)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992, debut album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, percussive attackslightly scooped midsbright, snappy highsarticulate note definitiondeep but controlled bottommodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritfast transient response
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, syncopated fingerstyle playing with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch without drive. While not technically advanced, it demands strong rhythmic feel and articulation.
Killing in the Name settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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