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Distorted Tone
Dawn Patrol
Megadeth
BassHeavy metal / Thrash metal1990s
Original Gear
BassEight‑string Yamaha bass (loaned by Jimmy Bain)
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
David Ellefson wrote “Dawn Patrol” on an eight‑string Yamaha bass loaned by Jimmy Bain ([v13.net](https://v13.net/2019/01/megadeths-dave-ellefson-talks-altitudes-attitude-working-with-frank-bello-and-their-new-album-getting-it-out-w-audio/?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
HauntingBass‑drivenChorus‑enhanced (via Digitech Stereo Chorus)
Difficulty
“Dawn Patrol” features a haunting, bass‑driven riff that is rhythmically straightforward and not technically complex, making it slightly above beginner level.
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Create Free AccountBassHeavy metal / Thrash metal1990s
Original Gear
BassEight‑string Yamaha bass (loaned by Jimmy Bain)
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
David Ellefson wrote “Dawn Patrol” on an eight‑string Yamaha bass loaned by Jimmy Bain ([v13.net](https://v13.net/2019/01/megadeths-dave-ellefson-talks-altitudes-attitude-working-with-frank-bello-and-their-new-album-getting-it-out-w-audio/?utm_source=openai))
Tone Character(3)
HauntingBass‑drivenChorus‑enhanced (via Digitech Stereo Chorus)
Difficulty
“Dawn Patrol” features a haunting, bass‑driven riff that is rhythmically straightforward and not technically complex, making it slightly above beginner level.