Distorted Tone
No Longer Slaves (Live)
Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass
AmpAguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box (used as DI, likely into venue PA or in-ear monitor system; no explicit amp head or cab confirmed for this live context)
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveJHS JHS The Kilt V1
preampAguilar Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box
otherElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth XO
Notes
Live recording, Bethel Music, 2015-2016 era, from 'No Longer Slaves (Live)' official video and live album. Pedalboard and preamp confirmed for Bethel live shows by David Funk.
Tone Character(9)
warm overdrivepunchy low endslightly compressed attackclear note definitionharmonic richnesscontrolled midssmooth drive (not harsh)sits well in mixarticulate under distortion
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires solid timing, dynamic control, and clarity under moderate overdrive. The main challenge is keeping note definition and punch in a live, high-energy worship context.
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Original Gear
BassFender Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass
AmpAguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box (used as DI, likely into venue PA or in-ear monitor system; no explicit amp head or cab confirmed for this live context)
PickupsDual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveJHS JHS The Kilt V1
preampAguilar Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box
otherElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth XO
Notes
Live recording, Bethel Music, 2015-2016 era, from 'No Longer Slaves (Live)' official video and live album. Pedalboard and preamp confirmed for Bethel live shows by David Funk.
Tone Character(9)
warm overdrivepunchy low endslightly compressed attackclear note definitionharmonic richnesscontrolled midssmooth drive (not harsh)sits well in mixarticulate under distortion
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires solid timing, dynamic control, and clarity under moderate overdrive. The main challenge is keeping note definition and punch in a live, high-energy worship context.
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