15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
Metallica · adapted 39 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" distorted tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Squier Precision Bass · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings aggressively to achieve a more pronounced attack.
- Experiment with your playing position on the strings to find the sweet spot for a punchy tone.
- Try using a pick occasionally to add more bite and clarity to the overdriven sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bass: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Precision Bass. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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