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Clean Tone
Five Magics (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (likely custom, passive PJ configuration)
AmpHartke LH1000 (studio, 2004 remix era; Peavey MAX 700 also possible, but Hartke is most cited for this period)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of Rust In Peace. Ellefson was using Jackson Concert Basses with passive PJ pickups and Hartke LH1000 heads in this era. Likely a blend of DI and amp-mic'd signal.
Tone Character(9)
crystal clearfocused low endmetallic attacktight and compressedscooped midsbright treblearticulate note separationdry (no audible drive)percussive pick attack
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Five Magics' features rapid, precise picked arpeggios and chord voicings that require advanced right-hand technique and left-hand muting for clarity. The tempo and note separation demand a high level of technical control.
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Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (likely custom, passive PJ configuration)
AmpHartke LH1000 (studio, 2004 remix era; Peavey MAX 700 also possible, but Hartke is most cited for this period)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of Rust In Peace. Ellefson was using Jackson Concert Basses with passive PJ pickups and Hartke LH1000 heads in this era. Likely a blend of DI and amp-mic'd signal.
Tone Character(9)
crystal clearfocused low endmetallic attacktight and compressedscooped midsbright treblearticulate note separationdry (no audible drive)percussive pick attack
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Five Magics' features rapid, precise picked arpeggios and chord voicings that require advanced right-hand technique and left-hand muting for clarity. The tempo and note separation demand a high level of technical control.