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Megadeth
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Mockingbird (early 1980s, passive electronics)
AmpRoland Cube Bass amp (early 1980s model, solid-state combo)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio, 1984-1985, original album recording; Ellefson brought his B.C. Rich Mockingbird and Roland Cube Bass amp from Minnesota for tracking. No evidence of Ampeg, GK, or other pro amps at this budget/era.
Tone Character(9)
mid-scoopedslightly bright top enddry and unprocessedthin and buried in mixtight low endlittle sustainno audible drivepercussive attackneutral presence
Difficulty
While the part is fast and requires tight pick technique, the lines are mostly root notes and simple patterns, with little technical complexity beyond speed and stamina.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Mockingbird (early 1980s, passive electronics)
AmpRoland Cube Bass amp (early 1980s model, solid-state combo)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio, 1984-1985, original album recording; Ellefson brought his B.C. Rich Mockingbird and Roland Cube Bass amp from Minnesota for tracking. No evidence of Ampeg, GK, or other pro amps at this budget/era.
Tone Character(9)
mid-scoopedslightly bright top enddry and unprocessedthin and buried in mixtight low endlittle sustainno audible drivepercussive attackneutral presence
Difficulty
While the part is fast and requires tight pick technique, the lines are mostly root notes and simple patterns, with little technical complexity beyond speed and stamina.