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Orion
Metallica
BassCleanCleanProgressive metal / Thrash metal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB‑1000 (Cliff Burton signature SB Black ’n’ Gold variant)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 heads (bi‑amped: one clean, one through effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12" + 1×15")
Amp Settings
mid4
bass5
gain0
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Heavily distorted and vocal bass toneProminent midrangeAggressive pick attackExpressive wah‑filter sweepsLow‑end clarity via bi‑amp clean signal
Difficulty
“Orion” features intricate multipart structure, expressive wah‑fuzz solos, aggressive pick technique, and tone blending via bi‑amp setup, making it a challenging piece for advanced players.
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