Clean Tone

Scream of the Butterfly

Acid Bath

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassIbanez RD707

AmpUnknown (not specified in any source; likely Ampeg SVT or similar era-appropriate tube amp, but not confirmed)

PickupsPJ (Precision/Jazz) configuration, passive

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5

treble5.5

presence4.5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusDigiTech DigiTech DSP 256XL Multi Effects Processor

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (When the Kite String Pops album); bass and effects confirmed, amp not specified in any source

Tone Character(10)

lush and wideliquid chorus modulationscooped midsdeep but not boomyclear, glassy highssmooth sustainpresent pick attackno audible drivemodulated shimmerslightly compressed

Difficulty

The part is not technically complex, but requires careful pick technique and dynamic control to maintain the lush, modulated clean tone and avoid unwanted noise or harshness.

Sources

Acid Bath – When the Kite String Pops - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Audie Pitre | Equipboard Audie Pitre's bass tone : r/AcidBath Acid Bath Bass Tone what instrument do they use in 'Scream of the Butterfly' for ...

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