Clean Tone
My Friend of Misery (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix)
Metallica
Bassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-String
AmpAmpeg SVT-II (tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, June 2nd 1991 rough mix session for the Black Album
Tone Character(9)
clear, piano-like attackdeep but articulate lowsslightly scooped midscrisp, bell-like highssustain and note claritystudio polishfast transient responseeven dynamicsno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean intro requires accurate pick technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain, but the line itself is not highly technical or fast.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1990s
Original Gear
BassWal Mk1 4-String
AmpAmpeg SVT-II (tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cab
PickupsDual humbuckers (Wal proprietary, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, June 2nd 1991 rough mix session for the Black Album
Tone Character(9)
clear, piano-like attackdeep but articulate lowsslightly scooped midscrisp, bell-like highssustain and note claritystudio polishfast transient responseeven dynamicsno audible drive or grit
Difficulty
The clean intro requires accurate pick technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain, but the line itself is not highly technical or fast.
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