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Distorted Tone
Painkiller
Judas Priest
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, late 70s/80s model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990, Painkiller album. No direct evidence of alternate bass or amp for this track; standard for Ian Hill in this era.
Tone Character(9)
gritty and aggressivemid-scooped but punchymetallic edgetight low endaudible pick attackslightly compressedfocused lowsupper midrange grindsits under guitars but cuts through
Difficulty
The bass line requires fast, precise pick playing to lock in with the rapid double kick drums and maintain a consistent, aggressive attack throughout the song. While not highly technical in terms of note choice, the speed and stamina required are significant.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage, late 70s/80s model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990, Painkiller album. No direct evidence of alternate bass or amp for this track; standard for Ian Hill in this era.
Tone Character(9)
gritty and aggressivemid-scooped but punchymetallic edgetight low endaudible pick attackslightly compressedfocused lowsupper midrange grindsits under guitars but cuts through
Difficulty
The bass line requires fast, precise pick playing to lock in with the rapid double kick drums and maintain a consistent, aggressive attack throughout the song. While not highly technical in terms of note choice, the speed and stamina required are significant.