Clean Tone

No Good (Attack the Radical)

Pantera

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (likely Euro 4 or US model, with EMG PJ pickups)

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

PickupsEMG PJ active set (P+J configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Notes

Studio recording, 1992, Vulgar Display of Power sessions

Tone Character(10)

tight low endclear and articulatefull-rangeslightly scooped midsfast transient responsestudio-polishedno audible drivemodern hi-fi claritypunchy attacksubtle compression

Difficulty

The clean section requires tight, consistent pick playing and precise timing, but does not demand advanced technical skills or complex fills.

Sources

Pantera Rig Rundown with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde - Premier Guitar Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power - Album Pantera bass tone : r/Bass

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