Distorted Tone
Urbs Diaboli
Gotsu-Totsu-Kotsu
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassIbanez SR Series (likely SR500 or SR505, 5-string, active electronics, signature for Gotsu-Totsu-Kotsu bassist)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (most common for Japanese death metal, no direct source for this song but genre/era match)
PickupsHumbucker (soapbar) dual pickups, active EQ
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid7
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra (or similar modern bass preamp/drive)
compressionMXR Compressor (likely built-in or pedal, e.g., MXR M87 Bass Compressor)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2018 (album: 'Retributive Justice'), no live-specific evidence for this tone
Tone Character(8)
aggressive midrange grinddeep, tight low endclanky, percussive attackcompressed punchaudible fret and string noiseclear slap articulationmodern overdriven clarityslightly scooped mids for slap/fingerstyle blend
Difficulty
The song features rapid alternation between slap and fingerstyle, syncopated technical riffs, and requires tight dynamic control to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive.
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Original Gear
BassIbanez SR Series (likely SR500 or SR505, 5-string, active electronics, signature for Gotsu-Totsu-Kotsu bassist)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (most common for Japanese death metal, no direct source for this song but genre/era match)
PickupsHumbucker (soapbar) dual pickups, active EQ
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid7
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra (or similar modern bass preamp/drive)
compressionMXR Compressor (likely built-in or pedal, e.g., MXR M87 Bass Compressor)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2018 (album: 'Retributive Justice'), no live-specific evidence for this tone
Tone Character(8)
aggressive midrange grinddeep, tight low endclanky, percussive attackcompressed punchaudible fret and string noiseclear slap articulationmodern overdriven clarityslightly scooped mids for slap/fingerstyle blend
Difficulty
The song features rapid alternation between slap and fingerstyle, syncopated technical riffs, and requires tight dynamic control to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive.