Distorted Tone

Psychosocial

Slipknot

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (American Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan SPB-3 or stock pickup)

AmpAmpeg SVT-CL (Classic) with 8x10 cabinet

PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass style)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

presence6.5

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

overdriveBoss Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive

compressionDBX DBX 160A Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (All Hope Is Gone album). Paul Gray used a P-Bass for the studio session after testing multiple basses, as confirmed by V-Man and interviews. Ampeg SVT is the most cited amp for Paul Gray's Slipknot studio work.

Tone Character(9)

aggressive grindclanky upper midsdeep, percussive low endscooped midsraspy, metallic attacktight, compressed sustainaudible pick noisesits above guitars in mixslightly fuzzy edge

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and dynamic consistency to cut through the dense mix. The main challenge is maintaining articulation and punch with heavy distortion and fast tempo.

Sources

Slipknot bassist V-Man on joining the band and playing in a mask | Guitar World I'm interested in the tone for the all hope is gone album can anyone ...What setup would achieve the best “Slipknot” Paul Gray sound?Slipknot – All Hope Is Gone - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Slipknot - Psychosocial Bass Cover : r/BassGuitar - Reddit

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