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Distorted Tone
King Nothing (Remastered)
Metallica
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (likely, as used by Jason Newsted during Load era)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, studio use likely)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, Load (Remastered) sessions
Tone Character(9)
thick and punchygritty overdriveaggressive pick attackmid-scoopedclear note definitiongrowly low midsmetallic edgetight low endslightly compressed
Difficulty
The part is mostly straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock in with the groove and maintain the song's aggressive feel.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (likely, as used by Jason Newsted during Load era)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, studio use likely)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, Load (Remastered) sessions
Tone Character(9)
thick and punchygritty overdriveaggressive pick attackmid-scoopedclear note definitiongrowly low midsmetallic edgetight low endslightly compressed
Difficulty
The part is mostly straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock in with the groove and maintain the song's aggressive feel.