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Distorted Tone
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Metallica
BassThrash metal / Heavy metal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001 (modified with Gibson EB Mudbucker neck pickup and Seymour Duncan Jazz bridge pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 dual‑head setup (one clean, one distorted) with Mesa cabinets (4×12 and 1×15)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Signal split between clean low‑end and distorted lead; effects chain includes Morley Power Wah Boost and Big Muff Pi
Tone Character(4)
Heavy distortionWah‑inflected lead bassCutting midrangeSustained, aggressive tone
Difficulty
The intro involves chromatic runs with heavy distortion and wah, requiring precise control and dynamic playing to maintain clarity and aggression.
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassThrash metal / Heavy metal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001 (modified with Gibson EB Mudbucker neck pickup and Seymour Duncan Jazz bridge pickup)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 dual‑head setup (one clean, one distorted) with Mesa cabinets (4×12 and 1×15)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Signal split between clean low‑end and distorted lead; effects chain includes Morley Power Wah Boost and Big Muff Pi
Tone Character(4)
Heavy distortionWah‑inflected lead bassCutting midrangeSustained, aggressive tone
Difficulty
The intro involves chromatic runs with heavy distortion and wah, requiring precise control and dynamic playing to maintain clarity and aggression.