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Clean Tone

Mouth for War

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s, likely Euro 4 or US NS-2)

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-4 Pro, classic tube head)

PickupsEMG PJ (active PJ configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Vulgar Display of Power (1992); Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 with EMG PJ pickups and Ampeg SVT amps in studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endclear note definitionarticulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven dynamicsfull-range presencestudio-polished

Difficulty

The clean section requires precise pick technique and tight timing, but is not technically demanding in terms of note choice or speed. The challenge lies in maintaining clarity and punch at a fast tempo.

Sources

Pantera Rig Rundown with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde - Premier Guitar Rex Brown | Equipboard Question on the tuning for Pantera's Mouth for War : r/Bass Rex Brown Talks Pantera Rig, Indelible Memories & the ...

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Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s, likely Euro 4 or US NS-2)

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-4 Pro, classic tube head)

PickupsEMG PJ (active PJ configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

Pantera Rig Rundown with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde - Premier Guitar Rex Brown | Equipboard Question on the tuning for Pantera's Mouth for War : r/Bass Rex Brown Talks Pantera Rig, Indelible Memories & the ...

Notes

Studio recording, Vulgar Display of Power (1992); Rex Brown used Spector NS-2 with EMG PJ pickups and Ampeg SVT amps in studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endclear note definitionarticulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritfast transient responseeven dynamicsfull-range presencestudio-polished

Difficulty

The clean section requires precise pick technique and tight timing, but is not technically demanding in terms of note choice or speed. The challenge lies in maintaining clarity and punch at a fast tempo.

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