Clean Tone

Slaves & Bulldozers (Remastered 2016)

Soundgarden

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass (early '70s, likely with Dean Markley flatwound strings)

AmpAmpeg SVT (vintage tube head, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab); possible blend with Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 or B-15, but SVT is primary for clean sections

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass standard)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble5.5

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Badmotorfinger sessions (1991, remastered 2016); multiple amps used but SVT is the classic clean base; no evidence of live rig for this section

Tone Character(9)

deep and thumpyfull-bodied lowsrounded attackwarm, vintage tube characterclear note definitionslightly compressedorganic, woodysits under the mixno drive or grit

Difficulty

The clean section is technically simple, focusing on groove and tone control rather than speed or complex technique. The main challenge is maintaining a deep, even sound with subtle muting and articulation.

Sources

Ben Shepherd bass tone Ben Shepherd | Equipboard any bassists know how i could get this tone? : r/Soundgarden Soundgarden – King Animal (Deluxe Version) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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