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Clean Tone
Symphony of Destruction
Megadeth
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (early 90s, likely CMG or similar, with P/J pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992, Countdown to Extinction sessions. Bassist: David Ellefson. Clean section tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endclear, present midsarticulate attackstudio clarityslightly scooped highsdistinct note separationwarm but not boomyno audible distortionfast transient responsecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The clean section is straightforward, focusing on steady, even picking and note clarity. There are no technical fills or advanced techniques required.
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Original Gear
BassJackson Concert Bass (early 90s, likely CMG or similar, with P/J pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992, Countdown to Extinction sessions. Bassist: David Ellefson. Clean section tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endclear, present midsarticulate attackstudio clarityslightly scooped highsdistinct note separationwarm but not boomyno audible distortionfast transient responsecontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The clean section is straightforward, focusing on steady, even picking and note clarity. There are no technical fills or advanced techniques required.