Distorted Tone
Roots Bloody Roots
Sepultura
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassZon Sonus Custom 5
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+
PickupsDual soapbar (active, likely Bartolini or custom Zon)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M80 Bass D.I.+
Notes
Studio recording, 1996, Roots album. Paulo Jr. credited; gear inferred from era and Equipboard evidence.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive grindclanky upper midsdeep, percussive lowsnoticeable grit and breakuptight, punchy attackmetallic edgecuts through dense guitarsnotably overdriven but not fuzzed out
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and consistent attack to cut through the dense mix. No advanced fills or techniques, but maintaining the groove and tone is key.
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Original Gear
BassZon Sonus Custom 5
AmpMesa/Boogie Bass 400+
PickupsDual soapbar (active, likely Bartolini or custom Zon)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M80 Bass D.I.+
Notes
Studio recording, 1996, Roots album. Paulo Jr. credited; gear inferred from era and Equipboard evidence.
Tone Character(8)
aggressive grindclanky upper midsdeep, percussive lowsnoticeable grit and breakuptight, punchy attackmetallic edgecuts through dense guitarsnotably overdriven but not fuzzed out
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive fingerstyle playing and consistent attack to cut through the dense mix. No advanced fills or techniques, but maintaining the groove and tone is key.
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