Clean Tone
King Nothing (Remastered)
Metallica
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s, likely Euro or US model, as used by Jason Newsted on Load sessions)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsEMG PJ (active P/J configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, Load (Remastered) sessions. Jason Newsted, confirmed use of Spector NS-2 and Ampeg SVT in this era.
Tone Character(8)
clear, deep lowsslightly scooped midsarticulate, bright top endtight, punchy attackmodern, hi-fi claritycontrolled sustainfast transient responseno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, even pick playing with moderate fills and a steady groove, but does not demand advanced technical skill.
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Original Gear
BassSpector NS-2 (early 90s, likely Euro or US model, as used by Jason Newsted on Load sessions)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsEMG PJ (active P/J configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble6
presence6
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996, Load (Remastered) sessions. Jason Newsted, confirmed use of Spector NS-2 and Ampeg SVT in this era.
Tone Character(8)
clear, deep lowsslightly scooped midsarticulate, bright top endtight, punchy attackmodern, hi-fi claritycontrolled sustainfast transient responseno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, even pick playing with moderate fills and a steady groove, but does not demand advanced technical skill.
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