Distorted Tone
Romance
Varials
BassMetalcore / Hardcore2010s–2020s
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely Fender Jazz Bass, PJ configuration)
AmpDarkglass amp head (possibly B7K Ultra) with SansAmp
PickupsP pickup emphasized, J pickup de-emphasized
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence7
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Community reports suggest a PJ bass with P pickup nearly full, J pickup low; tone is heavy, saturated, 'thicker than cement'.
Tone Character(4)
thickcrunchyweightysaturated
Difficulty
The part is relatively straightforward in terms of note complexity, but achieving the tone involves blending pickups and managing distortion pedals, placing it between Easy and Intermediate.
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Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely Fender Jazz Bass, PJ configuration)
AmpDarkglass amp head (possibly B7K Ultra) with SansAmp
PickupsP pickup emphasized, J pickup de-emphasized
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence7
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Community reports suggest a PJ bass with P pickup nearly full, J pickup low; tone is heavy, saturated, 'thicker than cement'.
Tone Character(4)
thickcrunchyweightysaturated
Difficulty
The part is relatively straightforward in terms of note complexity, but achieving the tone involves blending pickups and managing distortion pedals, placing it between Easy and Intermediate.
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