Distorted Tone
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)
LINKIN PARK
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassFender Custom Shop Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet (likely paired with Ampeg SVT head)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDirty Boy Dirty Boy Bass Bully
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era, as part of the 'From Zero' album sessions. Bassist Dave Farrell's tech confirms the Precision as his main studio instrument for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive upper-mid grindtight low endclanky pick attacksaturated but clear note definitionmodern rock bass driveslight compression for punchaudible overdrive in distorted sectionno fuzz, just gritty overdrivepresent in mix without masking guitars
Difficulty
The part requires solid pick technique and tight timing to cut through a dense, distorted mix, but does not involve advanced fills or complex rhythms.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Custom Shop Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet (likely paired with Ampeg SVT head)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision Bass)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDirty Boy Dirty Boy Bass Bully
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era, as part of the 'From Zero' album sessions. Bassist Dave Farrell's tech confirms the Precision as his main studio instrument for this era.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive upper-mid grindtight low endclanky pick attacksaturated but clear note definitionmodern rock bass driveslight compression for punchaudible overdrive in distorted sectionno fuzz, just gritty overdrivepresent in mix without masking guitars
Difficulty
The part requires solid pick technique and tight timing to cut through a dense, distorted mix, but does not involve advanced fills or complex rhythms.
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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