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Distorted Tone

My Name Is Mud

Primus

Bassfunk1990s

Original Gear

BassCarl Thompson 6-string fretless (The Rainbow Bass)
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+ head with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 Diesel cabinets
PickupsDual soapbar pickups (custom, passive wiring)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993 (Sailing the Seas of Cheese sessions); Les Claypool's main studio rig for this era

Tone Character(8)
gritty midrange growlclanky percussive attackdeep but tight low endraspy tube overdriveslightly nasal upper midsfast transient responseaggressive slap articulationaudible fretless mwah

Difficulty

The song demands advanced slap technique with intricate ghost notes, precise muting, and fretless intonation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Gear Rundown: Les ClaypoolLes Claypool | EquipboardPrimus - My Name Is Mud (Bass Lesson) - YouTubeDoes anyone know how to get the my name is mud bass tone? (Reddit)

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