Distorted Tone

Sonne

Rammstein

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassSandberg California (active, 4-string, likely P/MM or J/MM configuration)

AmpTech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI (preamp/DI), likely into studio preamp or PA; no evidence of a specific amp head or cab in studio

PickupsActive humbucker (bridge) + single coil (neck) or P/MM; likely bridge pickup emphasized

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 (Mutter album sessions); no direct evidence of amp-mic, SansAmp DI highly probable per multiple sources

Tone Character(9)

gritty low-mid punchaggressive pick attacktight, focused lowsslightly scooped midscrisp, metallic top endaudible SansAmp-style drivecompressed sustainarticulate note separationno extreme sub-bass

Difficulty

The bass line is rhythmically simple and repetitive, but requires a steady, aggressive pick attack and tight timing to lock in with the industrial groove.

Sources

Ollie's Bass Tone : r/Rammstein Bass : r/Rammstein Amp settings! : r/Rammstein

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