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Clean Tone
My Friend of Misery
Metallica
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-string
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, Black Album sessions standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Black Album sessions. Jason Newsted, clean intro section.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep lowsslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh highseven, controlled dynamicsdistinct pick attackstudio clarityfull-bodiedpiano-like sustain
Difficulty
The clean intro requires accurate pick technique, syncopated chordal playing, and even dynamics for clarity. While not virtuosic, it demands control and precision to match the studio tone.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-string
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, Black Album sessions standard)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Black Album sessions. Jason Newsted, clean intro section.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep lowsslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh highseven, controlled dynamicsdistinct pick attackstudio clarityfull-bodiedpiano-like sustain
Difficulty
The clean intro requires accurate pick technique, syncopated chordal playing, and even dynamics for clarity. While not virtuosic, it demands control and precision to match the studio tone.