Clean Tone
I Don't Care
Megadeth
BassThrash metal2020s
Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpLikely Hartke (e.g., LH1000 with HX810s or Kilo amp)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
David Ellefson typically used Hartke amps (LH1000 with HX810s on Rust in Peace tour, later Kilo amp) and played with a pick. No specific info for this song.
Tone Character(4)
compressedmid-scoopedprominent highstight and punchy
Difficulty
Typical Megadeth bass parts require intermediate skill with fast, precise picking and palm muting.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassUnknown
AmpLikely Hartke (e.g., LH1000 with HX810s or Kilo amp)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5
treble5.5
presence4.5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
David Ellefson typically used Hartke amps (LH1000 with HX810s on Rust in Peace tour, later Kilo amp) and played with a pick. No specific info for this song.
Tone Character(4)
compressedmid-scoopedprominent highstight and punchy
Difficulty
Typical Megadeth bass parts require intermediate skill with fast, precise picking and palm muting.
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