Distorted Tone
Second Sight
Placebo
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic + Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10 Cabinet
PickupsDual humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive/Distortion (likely amp or generic pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Sleeping With Ghosts album). Stefan Olsdal is confirmed to use this rig live and in studio during this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange punchgrowly low endsaturated overdrivecutting pick attackslightly compressed sustainthick, present distortionclear note definitionno synth or octave artifactstight, focused low mids
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of dynamics to maintain note clarity through heavy overdrive.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic + Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10 Cabinet
PickupsDual humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive/Distortion (likely amp or generic pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Sleeping With Ghosts album). Stefan Olsdal is confirmed to use this rig live and in studio during this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrange punchgrowly low endsaturated overdrivecutting pick attackslightly compressed sustainthick, present distortionclear note definitionno synth or octave artifactstight, focused low mids
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of dynamics to maintain note clarity through heavy overdrive.
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