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Stone Temple Pilots

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

Bass1965 Fender Precision Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, likely blue line or black line)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus (possible, not confirmed for studio)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992, album 'Core'. Bass was mic'd with a Sennheiser 421 on the SVT 8x10 cab. No mention of DI for this song.

Tone Character(10)

gritty overdrivegrowly midrangedeep and solid low endslightly compressed attackaggressive pick articulationvintage tube warmthpunchy presencesubtle chorus shimmer (in some sections)not overly scoopedclear note definition

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight pick technique to maintain note clarity and punch through the driven amp, with some syncopation and fills adding moderate challenge.

Sources

Robert DeLeo on the making of Stone Temple Pilots' Core | Guitar World Stone Temple Pilots Bass | TalkBass.com What effect on Stone Temple Pilots Plush | Guitar Forum Rig tour: Stone Temple Pilots | MusicRadar

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Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

Bass1965 Fender Precision Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, likely blue line or black line)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus (possible, not confirmed for studio)

Sources

Robert DeLeo on the making of Stone Temple Pilots' Core | Guitar World Stone Temple Pilots Bass | TalkBass.com What effect on Stone Temple Pilots Plush | Guitar Forum Rig tour: Stone Temple Pilots | MusicRadar

Notes

Studio recording, 1992, album 'Core'. Bass was mic'd with a Sennheiser 421 on the SVT 8x10 cab. No mention of DI for this song.

Tone Character(10)

gritty overdrivegrowly midrangedeep and solid low endslightly compressed attackaggressive pick articulationvintage tube warmthpunchy presencesubtle chorus shimmer (in some sections)not overly scoopedclear note definition

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight pick technique to maintain note clarity and punch through the driven amp, with some syncopation and fills adding moderate challenge.

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