Clean Tone
Monster
Skillet
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay 5HH
AmpMesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Bass Amplifier
PickupsDual humbuckers (active), 5-way switch
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor (model not specified, likely studio rack or pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009, album 'Awake'. John Cooper is credited with this gear for the era and album.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear and punchy attackmodern hi-fi clarityeven dynamicsno audible grit or drivearticulate note separationfull-bodied lowsslightly scooped midscrisp but controlled highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Monster' is rhythmically straightforward, with root notes and simple movement, but requires tight pick technique and dynamic control to maintain the punchy, even tone characteristic of the recording.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay 5HH
AmpMesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Bass Amplifier
PickupsDual humbuckers (active), 5-way switch
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor (model not specified, likely studio rack or pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009, album 'Awake'. John Cooper is credited with this gear for the era and album.
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear and punchy attackmodern hi-fi clarityeven dynamicsno audible grit or drivearticulate note separationfull-bodied lowsslightly scooped midscrisp but controlled highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Monster' is rhythmically straightforward, with root notes and simple movement, but requires tight pick technique and dynamic control to maintain the punchy, even tone characteristic of the recording.
Monster settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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