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Distorted Tone

Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)

Rage Against the Machine

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassMusic Man StingRay Special (early 90s, 4-string, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic + 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active preamp)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6
presence6
compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionEBS EBS MultiComp

Notes

Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention; Tim Commerford's standard Rage Against the Machine touring rig; amp-mic'd on stage, likely with some DI for FOH blend

Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange punchtight, percussive attackslightly gritty amp overdrivedeep, round lowsgrowly upper midsclear note separationpresent, biting top endcompressed but dynamicsits forward in the mix

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and precise muting to lock with the drums and maintain the punchy, percussive feel.

Sources

Killing in the Name Bass Tone Settings — Rage Against the Machine | ToneMirrorTim Commerford’s Amps & Pedals for Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave & Wakrat

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