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For Whom the Bell Tolls
Metallica
BassDistortedDistortedThrash metal1980s
Original Gear
BassModified 1973 Rickenbacker 4001
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 tube heads (dual‑amp setup) into Mesa cabinets (4×12 and 1×15) and Ampeg SVT 8×10 (in some reconstructions)
Amp Settings
mid7.5
bass5
gain7.5
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heavily distortedwah‑inflectedcutting midrangesignificant sustainlead‑bass prominent in mix
Difficulty
The intro riff requires precise finger control, expressive wah/fuzz manipulation, and clarity through distortion—making it intermediate to advanced in difficulty.
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