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Distorted Tone
Shout at the Devil
Mötley Crüe
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Warlock Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Shout at the Devil album. Nikki Sixx used the original B.C. Rich Warlock bass and Ampeg SVT-CL Classic amp. No evidence of modern pedals or active electronics for this era.
Tone Character(9)
gritty and aggressivemidrange biteclanky pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly overdrivenpunchy and cuttingfull-bodied with edgeaudible distortion in mixtight low end with snarl
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision for fast, aggressive pick playing and tight lock-in with the drums.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Warlock Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Shout at the Devil album. Nikki Sixx used the original B.C. Rich Warlock bass and Ampeg SVT-CL Classic amp. No evidence of modern pedals or active electronics for this era.
Tone Character(9)
gritty and aggressivemidrange biteclanky pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly overdrivenpunchy and cuttingfull-bodied with edgeaudible distortion in mixtight low end with snarl
Difficulty
The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision for fast, aggressive pick playing and tight lock-in with the drums.