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Clean Tone

...And Justice for All

Metallica

Bassmetal1980s

Original Gear

BassWal Mk2 4-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp + ADA MP-1 preamp (studio); Ampeg SVT (live/tour)
PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1988, ...And Justice for All sessions

Tone Character(10)
extremely thinscooped midsbright and metallicpercussive pick attackclanky upper midssterileclinicalno warmthvery low in mixno audible drive

Difficulty

The clean section is technically simple but demands precise pick technique and timing, as the dry, thin tone leaves mistakes exposed. The main challenge is maintaining articulation and consistency with little tonal masking.

Sources

Jason Newsted equipment on AJFA : r/Bass - RedditJason Newsted's Tone | TalkBass.comHow to Get That Tone - 'And Justice For All' (Bass) - YouTubeAmp settings : r/MetallicaMetallica's 'And Justice for All': What Happened to the Bass? - Reddit

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...And Justice for All settings for your amp

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