Distorted Tone

Shake Hands with Beef

Primus

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassCarl Thompson 6-string fretted bass

AmpGallien-Krueger small solid-state combo

PickupsDual soapbar-style pickups (exact model unspecified, likely passive)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

presence6.5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes

otherSystech Systech Harmonic Energizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1997, Brown Album sessions. Les Claypool used his Carl Thompson 6-string (BEADGC tuning) and a small Gallien-Krueger amp, occasionally adding pedals for grit.

Tone Character(9)

gritty upper midrange biteclanky attackfuzzy overdriveaggressive transientslightly compressedpercussivemetallicgrowly low midssaturated but clear

Difficulty

The song features rapid, syncopated fingerstyle and slap techniques, with complex muting and ghost notes, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Primus – Brown Album - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album What bass was played on the Brown Album? : r/Primus Every Primus Song with a 6 String Bass (Let me know if I'm ...

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