Distorted Tone

Outshined (Remastered 2016)

Soundgarden

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, 1970s/early 90s model)

PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991 (Badmotorfinger sessions, remastered 2016). Ben Shepherd on bass. No direct evidence of live rig for this recording.

Tone Character(9)

gritty low-mid growlaggressive, saturated attackthick, punchy lowsslightly scooped midsclanky pick/finger noisefuzzy but definedraw, uncompressed feeldistinct overdriven edgesustained, harmonically rich

Difficulty

The line is moderately challenging due to its syncopation and need for tight, aggressive articulation, but does not require advanced techniques or speed.

Sources

Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger (25th Anniversary Remaster)Amp Sim Suggestions for Grunge (Soundgarden, Nirvana)Soundgarden 'Outshined' technique focus (TG218) | MusicRadar

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