Distorted Tone

Spirit Crusher

Death

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassKen Smith BSR 5-string

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II Pro, era-appropriate)

PickupsDual humbuckers (active, soapbar style)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

presence6.5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Unknown Bass Overdrive/Distortion (likely rackmount or pedal, possibly SansAmp or Ampeg preamp drive)

compressionUnknown Unknown Bass Compressor (likely rackmount or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1998 (The Sound of Perseverance album); bassist: Scott Clendenin

Tone Character(10)

aggressive midrange grindclanky attacktight low endcutting presencemetallic edgeslightly scooped midsmodern hi-fi clarityarticulate note separationaudible overdrivefast transient response

Difficulty

The bass line features rapid, technical fingerstyle playing with complex rhythms and syncopation, demanding both speed and precision to maintain clarity and aggression in a dense metal mix.

Sources

Death & Death (Metal Band) – The Sound of Perseverance - Reissue - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard 7 Essential Metal Amps and the Subgenres They Define Bass amp and tone for Death Metal

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