Clean Tone

Passenger

Deftones

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely 1990s MIJ/USA, used by Chi Cheng on White Pony)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely with 8x10 cab, studio standard for Deftones era)

PickupsDual single-coil Jazz pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble5.5

presence5

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, White Pony album, 1999-2000. No direct evidence for live rig for this section; studio context prioritized.

Tone Character(10)

deep and round low endsmooth sustainslightly scooped midsclear, uncompressed attackstudio-polishedwarm, supportive foundationsubtle high-end clarityno audible drive or gritno pick noiseno chorus or modulation

Difficulty

The clean section is rhythmically straightforward and relies on a steady fingerstyle groove, with moderate attention to dynamics and timing to match the song's atmospheric feel.

Sources

White Pony - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album What Deftones song?deftones guitar tone : r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

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