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Distorted Tone
Rainbow In the Dark
Dio
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late 70s/early 80s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Holy Diver album; no direct evidence of live rig for this song. No explicit mention of DI, but era and genre suggest amp-mic with possible DI blend.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper-midrangepunchy low endslightly overdriventight and focusedaggressive pick attackclear note separationwarm tube saturationno extreme scooppresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain clarity through the driven amp tone.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely late 70s/early 80s, passive)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Holy Diver album; no direct evidence of live rig for this song. No explicit mention of DI, but era and genre suggest amp-mic with possible DI blend.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper-midrangepunchy low endslightly overdriventight and focusedaggressive pick attackclear note separationwarm tube saturationno extreme scooppresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of dynamics to maintain clarity through the driven amp tone.