Clean Tone
The Hand That Feeds
Nine Inch Nails
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (likely 4-string, active electronics)
AmpSansAmp PSA-1.1 (preamp/DI), possibly into studio interface; no evidence of traditional amp in clean section
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, standard StingRay config)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 (With Teeth sessions); clean section is likely DI via SansAmp PSA-1.1, as per forum evidence
Tone Character(8)
tight low endclear, percussive attackmodern, hi-fi clarityslightly scooped midsno audible drive or fuzzarticulate note definitionfast transient responsepunchy but not distorted
Difficulty
The clean bass part is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick attack and precise muting to maintain clarity and punch at a fast tempo.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (likely 4-string, active electronics)
AmpSansAmp PSA-1.1 (preamp/DI), possibly into studio interface; no evidence of traditional amp in clean section
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, standard StingRay config)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 (With Teeth sessions); clean section is likely DI via SansAmp PSA-1.1, as per forum evidence
Tone Character(8)
tight low endclear, percussive attackmodern, hi-fi clarityslightly scooped midsno audible drive or fuzzarticulate note definitionfast transient responsepunchy but not distorted
Difficulty
The clean bass part is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick attack and precise muting to maintain clarity and punch at a fast tempo.
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