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Distorted Tone
Hangar 18
Megadeth
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (early 1990s, likely custom or CMG/CBX series)
AmpHartke 3500 (solid state head, 4x10" aluminum cone cab, as per Ellefson's 1990-91 rig)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio, 1990, Rust in Peace album session
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackclanky upper midsmetallic grindtight low endaudible overdrivearticulate note separationslight mid scooppunchy and cuttingsustained growl
Difficulty
The bass part requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight muting, and precise rhythmic execution to match the complex guitar riffs and maintain clarity through distortion.
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Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (early 1990s, likely custom or CMG/CBX series)
AmpHartke 3500 (solid state head, 4x10" aluminum cone cab, as per Ellefson's 1990-91 rig)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio, 1990, Rust in Peace album session
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackclanky upper midsmetallic grindtight low endaudible overdrivearticulate note separationslight mid scooppunchy and cuttingsustained growl
Difficulty
The bass part requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight muting, and precise rhythmic execution to match the complex guitar riffs and maintain clarity through distortion.