Distorted Tone
No One Knows
Queens of the Stone Age
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s reissue or vintage)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT Classic, all-tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, Songs for the Deaf album. Nick Oliveri on bass. Multiple sources confirm P-Bass into cranked SVT, no effects pedals in the chain for this song.
Tone Character(9)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackthick low endcranked tube amp saturationslightly compressedpunchy and presentraspy upper midsclear note definition despite driveraw and gritty texture
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock with the drums, especially through a heavily driven amp. The main challenge is maintaining note clarity and punch with a gritty, saturated tone.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s reissue or vintage)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT Classic, all-tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, Songs for the Deaf album. Nick Oliveri on bass. Multiple sources confirm P-Bass into cranked SVT, no effects pedals in the chain for this song.
Tone Character(9)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackthick low endcranked tube amp saturationslightly compressedpunchy and presentraspy upper midsclear note definition despite driveraw and gritty texture
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock with the drums, especially through a heavily driven amp. The main challenge is maintaining note clarity and punch with a gritty, saturated tone.
No One Knows settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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