Distorted Tone

Los malaventurados no lloran

PXNDX

Basspunk2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (likely, not 100% confirmed but most probable for PXNDX studio era)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, genre, and era-typical; no direct source for exact amp, but PXNDX's sound and era point to Ampeg or similar high-headroom tube amp)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Unspecified Bass Overdrive (likely Boss ODB-3 or similar, but not confirmed)

compressionUnknown Studio Compressor (rack or pedal, not specified)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (Amantes Sunt Amentes album); no direct rig rundown for this song, but inferred from era and genre

Tone Character(9)

punchy low endgritty overdrivemid-forward presenceaggressive pick attacktight, controlled lowsslight top-end sizzleclear note definitionstudio compressionno extreme scooping

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of dynamics through overdrive. No advanced fills or techniques, but maintaining clarity with drive and locking in with the drums is essential.

Sources

PXNDX Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Los Malaventurados No Lloran (Bass Only) (Play Along Tabs In Video)Any fun mexican bass lines? : r/Bass - Reddit

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