Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Orion settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" clean tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3.5, Mid 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4-String · updated 2026-10-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the punchy attack of your Warwick.
- Experiment with the neck pickup for a warmer tone or the bridge for a brighter growl.
- Keep your playing dynamic to highlight the articulate nature of your bass.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Orion?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 3.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl).
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 Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4-String. 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
Popular songs on the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
- Hysteria · Muse
- Schism · TOOL
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Money · Pink Floyd
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.