Clean Tone
Dance In the Rain
Megadeth
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassJackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature (active electronics, P/J configuration)
AmpHartke Kilo Bass Amp (likely with Hartke HyDrive or XL series 8x10 cab)
PickupsP/J (Precision-style split coil + Jazz-style single coil, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR M87 Bass Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 2013, 'Super Collider' album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, articulate highsslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi clarityfast transient responsepunchy attackno audible drive or gritfull-bodied but not boomydistinct note separation
Difficulty
The clean section requires accurate pick technique and dynamic control, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or complex fills.
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Original Gear
BassJackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature (active electronics, P/J configuration)
AmpHartke Kilo Bass Amp (likely with Hartke HyDrive or XL series 8x10 cab)
PickupsP/J (Precision-style split coil + Jazz-style single coil, active)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR M87 Bass Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 2013, 'Super Collider' album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear, articulate highsslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi clarityfast transient responsepunchy attackno audible drive or gritfull-bodied but not boomydistinct note separation
Difficulty
The clean section requires accurate pick technique and dynamic control, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or complex fills.
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