15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Orion settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" clean tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the both pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Schecter · updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- both
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the punchy attack of your Schecter C-5 Custom.
- Experiment with the pickup blend to find a balance that enhances the aggressive character.
- Keep your fingers close to the pickups for a brighter, more articulate 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
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Orion 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 Orion?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
both.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Bass: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Orion on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.