Clean Tone
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
BassGrunge / Alternative rock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT‑400T
Pickupshumbuckers (high-output)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Used fresh Rotosound Swing Bass 66 steel strings; ProCo RAT distortion pedal used sparingly
Tone Character(5)
brightclankypercussiveaggressivemetallic
Difficulty
The bass part is rhythmically straightforward and relies on tone and attack rather than technical complexity.
Sources
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassGrunge / Alternative rock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT‑400T
Pickupshumbuckers (high-output)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5.5
treble5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Used fresh Rotosound Swing Bass 66 steel strings; ProCo RAT distortion pedal used sparingly
Tone Character(5)
brightclankypercussiveaggressivemetallic
Difficulty
The bass part is rhythmically straightforward and relies on tone and attack rather than technical complexity.
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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