Distorted Tone
Peace Sells
Megadeth
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
Bass1983 Spector NS-2 (Kramer era, USA)
AmpPeavey Mark IV Bass Head + Peavey 2x15 cabinet (studio); possible DI blend
PickupsEMG PJ (P+J active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? sessions
Tone Character(10)
clanky high-mid grindaggressive pick attackmetallic edgetight low endslightly scooped midsaudible overdrive/distortiongrowlycutting presenceclear note definitionpunchy
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight muting to control noise, and precise rhythm to lock with the drums, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
Bass1983 Spector NS-2 (Kramer era, USA)
AmpPeavey Mark IV Bass Head + Peavey 2x15 cabinet (studio); possible DI blend
PickupsEMG PJ (P+J active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? sessions
Tone Character(10)
clanky high-mid grindaggressive pick attackmetallic edgetight low endslightly scooped midsaudible overdrive/distortiongrowlycutting presenceclear note definitionpunchy
Difficulty
The line requires fast, consistent pick technique, tight muting to control noise, and precise rhythm to lock with the drums, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Peace Sells settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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