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Distorted Tone
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Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-String
AmpMesa Boogie Strategy 400 (studio, likely with DI blend)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio, 1988, '...And Justice for All' sessions; Jason Newsted on bass. Notoriously thin/mid-scooped in final mix.
Tone Character(10)
mid-scoopedclanky pick attackaggressive upper midsgritty overdrivethin low endmetallic edgecompressedarticulate but not fatslightly fizzy topaudible pick scrape
Difficulty
The part requires consistent, aggressive pick technique and tight rhythm, but is not highly technical in terms of note choice or complex fills.
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Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-String
AmpMesa Boogie Strategy 400 (studio, likely with DI blend)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio, 1988, '...And Justice for All' sessions; Jason Newsted on bass. Notoriously thin/mid-scooped in final mix.
Tone Character(10)
mid-scoopedclanky pick attackaggressive upper midsgritty overdrivethin low endmetallic edgecompressedarticulate but not fatslightly fizzy topaudible pick scrape
Difficulty
The part requires consistent, aggressive pick technique and tight rhythm, but is not highly technical in terms of note choice or complex fills.