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Clean Tone
Rust In Peace...Polaris (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson signature, likely 1980s/early 1990s model for original, but 2004 remix may have used same DI tracks)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab, as per era and Ellefson's known rig)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of 1990 original session; likely used original DI and amp tracks, remixed for clarity
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatetight low endslightly scooped midscrisp trebleno audible drive or gritfast transient responsedefined note separationstudio-polished claritypunchy attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires fast, precise alternate picking with a pick, maintaining clarity and tightness at higher tempos. While not virtuosic, the tempo and need for clean execution raise the difficulty above basic lines.
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Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson signature, likely 1980s/early 1990s model for original, but 2004 remix may have used same DI tracks)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab, as per era and Ellefson's known rig)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004 remix of 1990 original session; likely used original DI and amp tracks, remixed for clarity
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatetight low endslightly scooped midscrisp trebleno audible drive or gritfast transient responsedefined note separationstudio-polished claritypunchy attack
Difficulty
The clean section requires fast, precise alternate picking with a pick, maintaining clarity and tightness at higher tempos. While not virtuosic, the tempo and need for clean execution raise the difficulty above basic lines.