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Distorted Tone
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall Super Bass Head ('Murder One') into Marshall 4x12 and 4x15 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Ace of Spades album
Tone Character(10)
extremely aggressive midrangeraspy, biting overdrivevery little low endguitar-like distortionspiky, percussive pick attackraw and uncompressedpower chord claritynoisy, clanky upper midsno warmth or roundnessin-your-face presence
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the speed, stamina, and aggressive pick technique required, along with power chord chording, make it moderately challenging for most bassists.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall Super Bass Head ('Murder One') into Marshall 4x12 and 4x15 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, Ace of Spades album
Tone Character(10)
extremely aggressive midrangeraspy, biting overdrivevery little low endguitar-like distortionspiky, percussive pick attackraw and uncompressedpower chord claritynoisy, clanky upper midsno warmth or roundnessin-your-face presence
Difficulty
While the line is rhythmically straightforward, the speed, stamina, and aggressive pick technique required, along with power chord chording, make it moderately challenging for most bassists.