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Distorted Tone
Am I Evil?
Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (likely, Cliff Burton's main amp for Garage Days era, no direct source for this track but consistent with era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988, Garage Days Re-Revisited/‘Garage Inc.’ sessions
Tone Character(9)
gritty overdriven bassaggressive pick attackmidrange growlslightly scooped low-midsclanky top endaudible distortiontight low endmetallic edgesustained notes
Difficulty
The bass part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a consistent, aggressive pick attack and tight timing to lock in with the guitars, especially in the distorted sections.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (likely, Cliff Burton's main amp for Garage Days era, no direct source for this track but consistent with era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988, Garage Days Re-Revisited/‘Garage Inc.’ sessions
Tone Character(9)
gritty overdriven bassaggressive pick attackmidrange growlslightly scooped low-midsclanky top endaudible distortiontight low endmetallic edgesustained notes
Difficulty
The bass part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a consistent, aggressive pick attack and tight timing to lock in with the guitars, especially in the distorted sections.