Distorted Tone

Passenger

Deftones

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Fretless Precision Bass

AmpUnknown (likely Ampeg SVT or similar high-headroom tube amp, but not confirmed for this track)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2000, White Pony album

Tone Character(9)

deep and growlymidrange punchslightly fuzzy/overdriven topaggressive attacksustained low endnot scoopedsits under guitars but with presenceslight fretless bloomaudible overdrive but not full fuzz

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires control over dynamics and articulation to maintain clarity through overdrive and dense mix.

Sources

Deftones – White Pony - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard deftones guitar tone : r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Creating a tone: : r/deftones

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