Clean Tone
Spiderwebs
No Doubt
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB3000 (4-string, passive, P/J pickups)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB head into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsP/J (split-coil Precision neck, single-coil Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX or Universal Audio Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or LA-2A, not pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 (Tragic Kingdom sessions); likely a blend of DI and amp-mic per era and forum consensus
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchytight low endclear note definitionslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible drive or gritfull-bodiedpresent but not harsh highspowerful but clean
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically active and requires tight, consistent fingerstyle technique with strong timing, but does not involve advanced slap, tapping, or complex runs.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB3000 (4-string, passive, P/J pickups)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB head into Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsP/J (split-coil Precision neck, single-coil Jazz bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid5
treble6
presence5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX or Universal Audio Studio Compressor (likely DBX 160 or LA-2A, not pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 (Tragic Kingdom sessions); likely a blend of DI and amp-mic per era and forum consensus
Tone Character(9)
deep and punchytight low endclear note definitionslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible drive or gritfull-bodiedpresent but not harsh highspowerful but clean
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically active and requires tight, consistent fingerstyle technique with strong timing, but does not involve advanced slap, tapping, or complex runs.
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