Clean Tone
Orion
Metallica
BassProgressive metal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB‑1000 (Cliff Burton signature SB Black ’n’ Gold)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 tube amplifier (bi‑amp setup: one head clean, one with effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12" + 1×15")
PickupsActive electronics (Aria Pro II), originally modified Rickenbacker with Gibson Mudbucker (neck) and Seymour Duncan Jazz Stack (bridge) before switching to Aria
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid4
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Used Morley Power Wah Fuzz in effects chain; bi‑amp split clean and distorted signals; active bass with strong bright signal
Tone Character(4)
heavily distorted and fuzzyprominent midrange clankvocal-like wah sweepsbright, aggressive attack
Difficulty
“Orion” features intricate arrangements, multiple solos with wah and distortion, and a demanding tone setup that requires both technical playing and gear mastery.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountBassProgressive metal1980s
Original Gear
BassAria Pro II SB‑1000 (Cliff Burton signature SB Black ’n’ Gold)
AmpMesa/Boogie D‑180 tube amplifier (bi‑amp setup: one head clean, one with effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12" + 1×15")
PickupsActive electronics (Aria Pro II), originally modified Rickenbacker with Gibson Mudbucker (neck) and Seymour Duncan Jazz Stack (bridge) before switching to Aria
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid4
treble6
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Used Morley Power Wah Fuzz in effects chain; bi‑amp split clean and distorted signals; active bass with strong bright signal
Tone Character(4)
heavily distorted and fuzzyprominent midrange clankvocal-like wah sweepsbright, aggressive attack
Difficulty
“Orion” features intricate arrangements, multiple solos with wah and distortion, and a demanding tone setup that requires both technical playing and gear mastery.
Orion settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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