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Distorted Tone
Holy Diver
Dio
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
Amp1970s Ampeg SVT (tube head) + matching 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, original album session
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackgritty upper-midstight low endslightly compressedvintage tube saturationclear note definitionangry, metallic edgepunchy presencenot overly scooped
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the signature gritty tone and maintain tightness with the band. Some moderate fills and syncopation add minor complexity.
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
Amp1970s Ampeg SVT (tube head) + matching 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, original album session
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackgritty upper-midstight low endslightly compressedvintage tube saturationclear note definitionangry, metallic edgepunchy presencenot overly scooped
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the signature gritty tone and maintain tightness with the band. Some moderate fills and syncopation add minor complexity.