Distorted Tone
Holy Diver
Dio
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
Amp1970s Ampeg SVT (tube head) + matching 8x10 cab
PickupsP-style split coil (reverse orientation), passive
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, original album session
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackgritty upper-midstight low endslightly compressedvintage tube saturationclear note definitionangry, metallic edgepunchy presencenot overly scooped
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the signature gritty tone and maintain tightness with the band. Some moderate fills and syncopation add minor complexity.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassYamaha BB2000
Amp1970s Ampeg SVT (tube head) + matching 8x10 cab
PickupsP-style split coil (reverse orientation), passive
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, original album session
Tone Character(10)
growly midrangeaggressive pick attackgritty upper-midstight low endslightly compressedvintage tube saturationclear note definitionangry, metallic edgepunchy presencenot overly scooped
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the signature gritty tone and maintain tightness with the band. Some moderate fills and syncopation add minor complexity.
Holy Diver settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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