Artist:  Fear Factory
Song:  "Replica"
Album:  Demanufacture
Tabber:  TJ

Dry Lung Vocal Martyr:  Burton C. Bell
Heavy Duty Scarifier:  Dino Cazares
Total Harmonic Distortion:  Christian Olde Wolbers
Maximum Effective Pulse Generator:  Raymond Herrera

Thanks a lot to Yani and Ray for giving me the opportunity to do this.

My name is Dimitrije Kostic and any questions about this tab or any 
others in the Fear Factory Tablature Archive can be emailed to me at
                [email protected]
I will gladly investigate any possible errors in any tablature on this site.

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This seems to be Fear Factory's most popular song.  Fortunately for any 
novice bassists out there, it's also (in my humble opinion) among the 
easier of Fear Factory's sometimes arduous songs.  Most of what is 
really necessary for the song is for the bass to hold steady behind the 
guitar during the staccato riffing (Riffs A, B, and D, for example) and 
to provide backing during the choruses (Riff E).  I have also tried to 
include open strings to create more resonance, however if you feel this 
is inappropriate, you may replace them, e.g...

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|———instead—of——0——|
|—5————————————————|

if you want the bass to have a more staccato effect as well.  Have fun!

Note:  Major thanks are in order to Rich Broadhead 
                [email protected]
for pointing out the painfully obvious screw—ups in the previous, really
***ed version of this tab.

Tune all strings down a perfect fourth (B, E, A, D)

LEGEND:
 
        H    —— hit—on
        P    —— pull—off
        ~~~~ —— vibrato
        A.H. —— Artificial Harmonic
        N.H. —— Natural Harmonic
          /    —— slide up
                —— slide down

moderate, comfortable speed

Intro:  Burton yells "Ugh!" and then break into the song

Riff A

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|———————————————0———0—0—0—2—————————————————0———0—0—0————|
|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2———————————————4—4—4—4—4—4—4———————————3——|

Riff B

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|———————————————0———0—0—0—2———————————————————0—0—0—0——————————|
|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2———————————————4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—————————3—3—3—3——|

Riff C

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|—2——2—2—5—5—5—7———4——4—4—5—5—5—3——|

Riff D

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|—————————————————0—0—0—0—2—2—2—2—————————————————0—0—0—0——————————|
|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—————————————————4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—————————3—3—3—3——|

Riff E

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|—5———7—4——(4)——7———9——6——(6)——5———7—4——(4)——0—22—2—22—222222——|


Riff F

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|—0—22—2—22—222222——|
  * ** * ** ******

Riff G

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|—0—22—2—22—22—2—2—222—2—22—22—2—2——|
  * ** * ** ** * * *** * ** ** * *

Riff H

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|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2——|

Song Structure

Riff A 3 times
Riff B 1 time
Riff C 4 times
Riff A 3 times
Riff B 1 time
Riff C 2 times
Riff A 4 times
Riff D 2 times
Riff E 2 time
Riff F 1 time
Riff G 1 time
Riff A 1 time
Riff B 1 time
Riff C 2 times
Riff A 2 times
Riff D 2 times
Riff E 4 times
Riff F 1 time
Riff H repeat as necessary
Riff E 4 times
Riff F 1 time
Riff H repeat as necessary

About Fear Factory

Fear Factory is an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal, groove metal, thrash metal and industrial metal. The resultant sound proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene from the mid-90s and onwards.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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