Clean Tone
Stay Away
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic 1970s/early 90s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind sessions
Tone Character(8)
mid-heavy punchclear, present attackslightly scooped lowsno audible drive or fuzzarticulate pick definitiontight low endstudio claritydistinct note separation
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and tightness to maintain the aggressive, driving feel at a fast tempo.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic 1970s/early 90s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind sessions
Tone Character(8)
mid-heavy punchclear, present attackslightly scooped lowsno audible drive or fuzzarticulate pick definitiontight low endstudio claritydistinct note separation
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and tightness to maintain the aggressive, driving feel at a fast tempo.
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