Clean Tone

The Morticians Flame

Acid Bath

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass (likely, not 100% confirmed but most probable for Audie Pitre in this era)

AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab, based on 1990s sludge/doom conventions and genre/era inference)

PickupsJ-style single coils (passive, both pickups likely blended)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble5

presence4.5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusDigiTech DigiTech DSP 256XL Multi Effects Processor

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (When the Kite String Pops sessions); Audie Pitre on bass; clean section of 'The Morticians Flame'

Tone Character(9)

lush stereo chorusdeep and round lowsclear, articulate note separationslightly scooped midswarm tube fullnessno grit or driveorganic, natural sustainsubtle compressionshimmering top end

Difficulty

The clean section is straightforward, focusing on even fingerstyle playing and letting the chorus effect and amp tone carry the sound. No complex runs or advanced techniques are required.

Sources

Acid Bath – When the Kite String Pops - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Acid Bath - Premier Guitar

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