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Distorted Tone
Raining Blood
Slayer
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Wave (1980s, P-style pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT head with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Reign In Blood album. Tom Araya used B.C. Rich Wave bass with P-style pickups into Ampeg SVT head and 8x10 cab.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackmid-scoopedclipped and compressedbright top endgrowly low midstight low endmetallicpercussiveslightly buzzynotably distorted
Difficulty
While the bass line is rhythmically straightforward, the high speed and need for tight, aggressive pick attack with heavy distortion/compression require solid technique and stamina.
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Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Wave (1980s, P-style pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT head with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Reign In Blood album. Tom Araya used B.C. Rich Wave bass with P-style pickups into Ampeg SVT head and 8x10 cab.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackmid-scoopedclipped and compressedbright top endgrowly low midstight low endmetallicpercussiveslightly buzzynotably distorted
Difficulty
While the bass line is rhythmically straightforward, the high speed and need for tight, aggressive pick attack with heavy distortion/compression require solid technique and stamina.