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Distorted Tone
Poison Was the Cure
Megadeth
BassThrash metal1990s (Rust in Peace album released 1990)
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely David Ellefson’s Jackson Concert or similar signature model)
AmpHartke LH1000 heads into Hartke Hydrive 8×10 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Ellefson used Tech 21 and Digitech Stereo Chorus effects specifically for “Poison Was the Cure” and “Dawn Patrol.” He also used Jim Dunlop .88 Tortex picks and SIT nickel strings. Bass model not specified for that song.
Tone Character(3)
clean and clear tonechorus effect for added texturepunchy midrange and top-end clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is intermediate in difficulty, featuring fast, precise riffs that require clean articulation and integration with guitar parts.
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Create Free AccountBassThrash metal1990s (Rust in Peace album released 1990)
Original Gear
BassUnknown (likely David Ellefson’s Jackson Concert or similar signature model)
AmpHartke LH1000 heads into Hartke Hydrive 8×10 cabinets
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Ellefson used Tech 21 and Digitech Stereo Chorus effects specifically for “Poison Was the Cure” and “Dawn Patrol.” He also used Jim Dunlop .88 Tortex picks and SIT nickel strings. Bass model not specified for that song.
Tone Character(3)
clean and clear tonechorus effect for added texturepunchy midrange and top-end clarity
Difficulty
The bass line is intermediate in difficulty, featuring fast, precise riffs that require clean articulation and integration with guitar parts.