Clean Tone
Seek & Destroy
Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (studio), possibly Mark IV Series 400 (live)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All album
Tone Character(9)
bright and articulateslightly scooped midsclear note separationtight low endpunchy attackmildly metallic edgefull-range clarityno audible drive or fuzzslightly glassy highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Seek & Destroy' is straightforward, requiring solid timing and even fingerstyle technique, but no advanced technical skills or complex runs.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpMesa Boogie D-180 (studio), possibly Mark IV Series 400 (live)
PickupsDual single-coil (neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All album
Tone Character(9)
bright and articulateslightly scooped midsclear note separationtight low endpunchy attackmildly metallic edgefull-range clarityno audible drive or fuzzslightly glassy highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Seek & Destroy' is straightforward, requiring solid timing and even fingerstyle technique, but no advanced technical skills or complex runs.
Seek & Destroy settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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