Distorted Tone

Silvera

GOJIRA

Bassmetal2010s+

Original Gear

BassMusic Man DarkRay (likely, Jean-Michel Labadie's main bass for Magma era, confirmed for live and studio use)

AmpDarkglass Electronics Microtubes 900 (inferred from era and pedal use, no explicit studio amp confirmed)

PickupsH (single humbucker, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6

treble7

presence7

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDarkglass Electronics Darkglass Electronics Vintage Microtubes V2

preampDarkglass Electronics Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K

compressionUnknown Compressor (likely rack or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or Darkglass Super Symmetry)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015-2016 (Magma album sessions); Jean-Michel Labadie, likely direct + amp blend

Tone Character(10)

aggressive pick attackclanky upper midstight low endmodern metallic grindgrowly midrangehigh-end sizzlecompressed and punchyslightly scooped midsclear note separationsustained overdrive

Difficulty

The part requires precise, aggressive pick technique and tight rhythmic control to maintain clarity and punch through heavy distortion and fast, syncopated riffs.

Sources

How can I get that Gojira bass tone?Can someone help me to get gojira sound with this amp ...Jean-Michel Labadie | Equipboard Gojira Silvera : r/metalguitar Archtype Gojira, good djent tone tips? : r/NeuralDSP

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