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Orion
Metallica
BassProgressive metal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB‑1000 (Cliff Burton signature SB Black ’n’ Gold)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 tube amplifier (bi‑amp setup: one head clean, one with effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12" + 1×15")
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Used Morley Power Wah Fuzz in effects chain; bi‑amp split clean and distorted signals; active bass with strong bright signal
Tone Character(4)
heavily distorted and fuzzyprominent midrange clankvocal-like wah sweepsbright, aggressive attack
Difficulty
“Orion” features intricate arrangements, multiple solos with wah and distortion, and a demanding tone setup that requires both technical playing and gear mastery.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassProgressive metal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB‑1000 (Cliff Burton signature SB Black ’n’ Gold)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 tube amplifier (bi‑amp setup: one head clean, one with effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12" + 1×15")
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Used Morley Power Wah Fuzz in effects chain; bi‑amp split clean and distorted signals; active bass with strong bright signal
Tone Character(4)
heavily distorted and fuzzyprominent midrange clankvocal-like wah sweepsbright, aggressive attack
Difficulty
“Orion” features intricate arrangements, multiple solos with wah and distortion, and a demanding tone setup that requires both technical playing and gear mastery.