Distorted Tone
Service for a Vacant Coffin
Autopsy
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s/80s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6.5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991 (from 'Mental Funeral' sessions); no direct evidence of live rig for this track; typical for era/genre
Tone Character(9)
thick and woollymid-scoopedaggressive overdriveraw tube breakupdominant low endslightly compressedno treble clankloose and saturatedvintage, not modern
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of note definition through heavy amp overdrive, which can be challenging for less experienced players.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely 1970s/80s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6.5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991 (from 'Mental Funeral' sessions); no direct evidence of live rig for this track; typical for era/genre
Tone Character(9)
thick and woollymid-scoopedaggressive overdriveraw tube breakupdominant low endslightly compressedno treble clankloose and saturatedvintage, not modern
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and control of note definition through heavy amp overdrive, which can be challenging for less experienced players.