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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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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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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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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.