Distorted Tone
Killing in the Name
Rage Against Power Machines
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (early 1990s, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active preamp)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionEBS EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 1992, Rage Against the Machine debut album. Bass was amp-mic'd (SVT + 8x10), likely with DI blend but amp is primary.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and aggressivegrowly midrangetight, percussive attackdeep, powerful lowsslightly gritty overdriveclear note definition under distortionbiting upper midscontrolled high endfocused low-midsdynamic response to playing intensity
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch through amp overdrive.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay Special (early 1990s, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active preamp)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionEBS EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 1992, Rage Against the Machine debut album. Bass was amp-mic'd (SVT + 8x10), likely with DI blend but amp is primary.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and aggressivegrowly midrangetight, percussive attackdeep, powerful lowsslightly gritty overdriveclear note definition under distortionbiting upper midscontrolled high endfocused low-midsdynamic response to playing intensity
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch through amp overdrive.
Killing in the Name settings for your amp
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