Distorted Tone

Sugar

Sleep Token

Bassmetal2010s+

Original Gear

BassCharvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV

AmpAmp modeler (likely Neural DSP or similar, no physical amp used)

PickupsP/J (Precision neck, Jazz bridge)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

presence7

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes B7K (or similar modern bass preamp/drive)

compressionUnknown Compressor (likely digital or plugin, e.g., built-in to amp sim)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (album: Sundowning); fully digital/laptop setup, no amps on stage or in studio per producer/interviews.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endscooped midsaggressive attackmodern digital distortionclear note separationcrisp treblecompressed dynamicssaturated but controlled overdrivearticulate in drop tuningpunchy

Difficulty

The part requires tight, consistent picking and rhythmic precision in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced fills or extreme technical demands.

Sources

III | Equipboard How can I recreate a Sleep Token metal tone? : r/NeuralDSP Bass equipment : r/SleepToken How does Sleep Token achieve such an incredible tone? - Reddit

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