Distorted Tone

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Marilyn Manson

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassGibson Thunderbird (likely, based on era and Jeordie White's known gear)

AmpAmpeg SVT (model unspecified, but Ampeg SVT-4PRO is documented for Tim Skold in this era)

PickupsDual humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

presence7

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI (likely, based on era and genre; not confirmed for this track)

overdriveBoss Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive (possible, based on genre and era; not confirmed for this track)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996 (Antichrist Superstar era, original release of cover)

Tone Character(10)

aggressive grindfuzzy low endclanky upper midssaturated distortioncompressed attackgrowling sustainindustrial edgepunchy pick attackslightly scooped midstight low end

Difficulty

The bass line is rhythmically simple and repetitive, but requires a steady pick attack and control of dynamics to cut through the dense, distorted mix.

Sources

Tim Skold | Equipboard Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Jeordie White | Equipboard Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Bass Tab by Marilyn Manson | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm

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