Distorted Tone
The Boy Who Could Fly
Pierce the Veil
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Mark Hoppus Signature Jazz Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL (Classic) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio VST emulation)
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Precision-style split-coil (wired in a Jazz body)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampUnknown Unknown Preamp(s) (studio use)
distortionUnknown Unknown Distortion Pedal (studio use)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Collide With The Sky album); producer used a mini VST Ampeg amp with preamps and distortion pedal; custom case built for this setup.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped grindclanky upper midstight low endsaturated but definedarticulate in mixcompressed and punchymodern post-hardcore edgeaudible distortion on heavy sections
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive pick playing with precise timing and consistent attack to maintain clarity through heavy distortion and compression, typical of modern post-hardcore bass lines.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Mark Hoppus Signature Jazz Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL (Classic) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio VST emulation)
PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Precision-style split-coil (wired in a Jazz body)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6.5
compression6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampUnknown Unknown Preamp(s) (studio use)
distortionUnknown Unknown Distortion Pedal (studio use)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Collide With The Sky album); producer used a mini VST Ampeg amp with preamps and distortion pedal; custom case built for this setup.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped grindclanky upper midstight low endsaturated but definedarticulate in mixcompressed and punchymodern post-hardcore edgeaudible distortion on heavy sections
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive pick playing with precise timing and consistent attack to maintain clarity through heavy distortion and compression, typical of modern post-hardcore bass lines.
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