Clean Tone
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Diamond Head
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s/early 80s model, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, for 'Lightning to the Nations' album. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the clean section.
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpywarm low endclear note definitionminimal gritrounded attacksupportive, not aggressiveuncluttered low midsslightly rolled-off highs
Difficulty
The clean section features straightforward root notes played with a pick, requiring steady timing and even attack but little technical challenge.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s/early 80s model, likely with 8x10 cab)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, for 'Lightning to the Nations' album. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the clean section.
Tone Character(8)
deep and thumpywarm low endclear note definitionminimal gritrounded attacksupportive, not aggressiveuncluttered low midsslightly rolled-off highs
Difficulty
The clean section features straightforward root notes played with a pick, requiring steady timing and even attack but little technical challenge.