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Passenger Bass Tone Settings — Deftones
Deftones · 2000s · metal
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Fender Fretless Precision Bass
Pickups
Split single-coil (Precision configuration)
Amp
Unknown (likely Ampeg SVT or similar high-headroom tube amp, but not confirmed for this track)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup only (Precision split-coil)
Studio recording, 2000, White Pony album
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Treble6
Presence6
compression5.5
Effects Chain
Fender Fretless Precision Bass → (possible studio compressor/overdrive) → Amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar) → DI and/or mic'd cab blend
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Tone Character
- deep and growly
- midrange punch
- slightly fuzzy/overdriven top
- aggressive attack
- sustained low end
- not scooped
- sits under guitars but with presence
- slight fretless bloom
- audible overdrive but not full fuzz
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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