Clean Tone
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall Super Bass (likely 1992 or Major, classic Marshall bass head)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4
mid7
treble4.5
presence5.5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, original 'Ace of Spades' album session
Tone Character(10)
extremely mid-forwardthin low endno treble sparkleaggressive pick attackclankypercussiveslightly nasalvery present in the mixno warmth or roundnessno audible compression or effects
Difficulty
While the note choices are not complex, the speed, pick technique, and Lemmy's signature power chord approach require stamina and precision, making it moderately challenging for most bassists.
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMarshall Super Bass (likely 1992 or Major, classic Marshall bass head)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4
mid7
treble4.5
presence5.5
compression2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980, original 'Ace of Spades' album session
Tone Character(10)
extremely mid-forwardthin low endno treble sparkleaggressive pick attackclankypercussiveslightly nasalvery present in the mixno warmth or roundnessno audible compression or effects
Difficulty
While the note choices are not complex, the speed, pick technique, and Lemmy's signature power chord approach require stamina and precision, making it moderately challenging for most bassists.
Ace of Spades settings for your amp
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