Distorted Tone
Black Magic
Slayer
BassThrash metal1980s
Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Wave bass (early era, ’80s)
AmpAmpeg SVT head with 8×10 cabinet
PickupsP‑style single‑coil pickups (two)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble7
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Tom Araya used a B.C. Rich Wave bass with P‑style single‑coil pickups during the majority of the ’80s; bass recorded through Ampeg SVT head and 8×10 cabinet on Reign in Blood era, which includes 'Black Magic'.
Tone Character(4)
brightpunchyclear attacklow‑end boom
Difficulty
The bass parts in early Slayer songs like 'Black Magic' are fast and rhythmic but largely supportive rather than technically complex, requiring tight timing and stamina rather than advanced technique.
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Original Gear
BassB.C. Rich Wave bass (early era, ’80s)
AmpAmpeg SVT head with 8×10 cabinet
PickupsP‑style single‑coil pickups (two)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble7
presence6
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Tom Araya used a B.C. Rich Wave bass with P‑style single‑coil pickups during the majority of the ’80s; bass recorded through Ampeg SVT head and 8×10 cabinet on Reign in Blood era, which includes 'Black Magic'.
Tone Character(4)
brightpunchyclear attacklow‑end boom
Difficulty
The bass parts in early Slayer songs like 'Black Magic' are fast and rhythmic but largely supportive rather than technically complex, requiring tight timing and stamina rather than advanced technique.
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