Distorted Tone

Devil's Dance

Metallica

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassESP Custom Shop 5-string (likely MX-250 or similar, active EMG pickups, as used by Jason Newsted in late 1990s)

AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro (rackmount tube head) into Ampeg SVT-810E cabinet

PickupsEMG active soapbar (PJ or dual humbucker configuration, likely both pickups blended)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

presence6.5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997, for Reload album. Jason Newsted on bass. Likely blend of amp-mic and DI.

Tone Character(9)

deep and gritty low endgrowly, saturated midrangeaggressive pick attackslightly scooped midstight, metallic punchaudible overdrive without fuzzclear note separationcontrolled sustainpercussive, driving presence

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight muting to maintain clarity and punch through the overdriven tone.

Sources

Listen-Through Day 70: Devil's Dance : r/Metallica Robert Trujillo — Equipboard (for amp and pedal reference, but not for this song)Metallica – Reload - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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