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Clean Tone
(Anesthesia)—Pulling Teeth
Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001 (modded with Stratocaster pickup under bridge)
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (all-tube bass amp, studio era), possibly Marshall JMP for some sections
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All sessions
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatemidrange-forwardtight low endslightly nasalpiano-like attackno audible drive or fuzzdistinct note separationnatural tube warmthno compression pumping
Difficulty
The clean section requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise tapping, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation before the fuzz kicks in. The phrasing and timing are challenging, especially at tempo.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001 (modded with Stratocaster pickup under bridge)
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (all-tube bass amp, studio era), possibly Marshall JMP for some sections
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All sessions
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatemidrange-forwardtight low endslightly nasalpiano-like attackno audible drive or fuzzdistinct note separationnatural tube warmthno compression pumping
Difficulty
The clean section requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise tapping, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation before the fuzz kicks in. The phrasing and timing are challenging, especially at tempo.