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Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (studio), likely Ampeg SVT for live
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984, Ride the Lightning sessions
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdriveraspy upper midsclanky pick attacktight low endslight mid-scoopmetallic edgesustained growlaudible string noisemoderate compressioncuts through dense mix
Difficulty
The part requires tight pick playing and rhythmic accuracy to cut through the mix, but is not technically complex in terms of note choice or speed.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB-1000
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (studio), likely Ampeg SVT for live
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984, Ride the Lightning sessions
Tone Character(10)
gritty overdriveraspy upper midsclanky pick attacktight low endslight mid-scoopmetallic edgesustained growlaudible string noisemoderate compressioncuts through dense mix
Difficulty
The part requires tight pick playing and rhythmic accuracy to cut through the mix, but is not technically complex in terms of note choice or speed.