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Clean Tone
Peace Sells
Megadeth
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic tube head)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? album
Tone Character(9)
clanky and brightpunchy and clearupper midrange presencearticulate note definitionno audible drive or fuzzdistinct pick attacktight low endslight compressionmetallic edge
Difficulty
The clean intro riff requires tight, articulate pick playing, fast string skipping, and consistent timing, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic tube head)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? album
Tone Character(9)
clanky and brightpunchy and clearupper midrange presencearticulate note definitionno audible drive or fuzzdistinct pick attacktight low endslight compressionmetallic edge
Difficulty
The clean intro riff requires tight, articulate pick playing, fast string skipping, and consistent timing, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.