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Distorted Tone
Seek & Destroy
Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All album. Cliff Burton on bass.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midrangeaggressive pick attackclanky top endslightly scooped low-midsaudible overdrive/fuzz texturemetallic growltight low endraspy distortionpercussive transient snap
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina, tight alternate picking, and control of pick attack to maintain the aggressive, clanky tone throughout the song.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely 1970s/early 80s model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All album. Cliff Burton on bass.
Tone Character(9)
gritty upper midrangeaggressive pick attackclanky top endslightly scooped low-midsaudible overdrive/fuzz texturemetallic growltight low endraspy distortionpercussive transient snap
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina, tight alternate picking, and control of pick attack to maintain the aggressive, clanky tone throughout the song.