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Distorted Tone

Enter Sandman

Metallica

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassSpector NS-2 (Kramer-era, 4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic tube head)
PickupsP/J (EMG active pickups)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991, Jason Newsted on bass for Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' (Black Album sessions).

Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackdeep and punchy lowsclanky upper midsscooped midrangegritty overdriven edgetight transient responsemetallic biteslight compressionclear note separation

Difficulty

The part requires a steady, aggressive pick attack and tight timing, but is rhythmically straightforward with moderate fills and no advanced techniques.

Sources

Jason Newstead's tone | TalkBass.comEnter Sandman - Bass Cover + FREE tab download : r/MetallicaWhat are the Amp settings for a Metallica sound : r/Guitar - RedditSomebody tell me the settings i need for this to sound like metallica

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