Distorted Tone
The Bitter End
Placebo
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era and genre)
PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003, 'Sleeping With Ghosts' album. No direct photo evidence for this exact session, but live/studio gear from this era is consistent.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrangegritty overdriveclanky pick attacktight low endslightly compressedfuzzy upper midsarticulate note separationcutting presencemodern alternative rock edge
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina, tight timing, and a consistent aggressive pick attack to maintain the song's drive and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era and genre)
PickupsDual single-coil (Jazz Bass configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003, 'Sleeping With Ghosts' album. No direct photo evidence for this exact session, but live/studio gear from this era is consistent.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive midrangegritty overdriveclanky pick attacktight low endslightly compressedfuzzy upper midsarticulate note separationcutting presencemodern alternative rock edge
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina, tight timing, and a consistent aggressive pick attack to maintain the song's drive and articulation.
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