Clean Tone
The Toys Go Winding Down
Primus
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassCarl Thompson 4-string (custom, walnut body, EMG pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie D-180 Bass Head into Mesa 2x15 cabinet
PickupsEMG active soapbars (PJ configuration, both pickups on)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio, recorded for 'Frizzle Fry' album, 1989-1990
Tone Character(8)
bright and snappytight low endclear note separationslightly scooped midspercussive attackstudio clarityno audible drivedistinct fingerstyle articulation
Difficulty
The clean section requires advanced fingerstyle technique with fast gallops, tight muting, and precise rhythmic control, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
BassCarl Thompson 4-string (custom, walnut body, EMG pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie D-180 Bass Head into Mesa 2x15 cabinet
PickupsEMG active soapbars (PJ configuration, both pickups on)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio, recorded for 'Frizzle Fry' album, 1989-1990
Tone Character(8)
bright and snappytight low endclear note separationslightly scooped midspercussive attackstudio clarityno audible drivedistinct fingerstyle articulation
Difficulty
The clean section requires advanced fingerstyle technique with fast gallops, tight muting, and precise rhythmic control, making it challenging for most players.
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