Clean Tone

The Man Who Sold the World (Live & Loud)

Nirvana

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassGibson Ripper

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-400T or SVT Classic) with Mesa/Boogie 2x15 cabs

PickupsDual humbuckers (passive, series/parallel/single switching)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble5

presence4.5

compression3

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live, December 1993, MTV Live & Loud, Seattle; full band performance

Tone Character(9)

deep and full-bodiedclear low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackno audible drive or gritwarm but not muddyopen, natural sustainpresent but not harsh highssupportive, sits under vocal/guitar

Difficulty

The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes and simple rhythms, requiring solid timing and a steady hand but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Nirvana – Live And Loud - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...Krist's gear at 'live at the paramount'. I love this show, and ...How do i get Krist Novoselic’s bass tone on a Fender Rumble 15?

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