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Clean Tone

...And Justice for All

Metallica

Bassmetal1980s

Original Gear

BassWal Mk2 4-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp + ADA MP-1 preamp (studio); Ampeg SVT (live/tour)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1988, ...And Justice for All sessions

Tone Character(10)
extremely thinscooped midsbright and metallicpercussive pick attackclanky upper midssterileclinicalno warmthvery low in mixno audible drive

Difficulty

The clean section is technically simple but demands precise pick technique and timing, as the dry, thin tone leaves mistakes exposed. The main challenge is maintaining articulation and consistency with little tonal masking.

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