Distorted Tone

Shout at the Devil

Mötley Crüe

Bassmetal1980s

Original Gear

BassB.C. Rich Warlock Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic

PickupsPassive P/J (Precision/Jazz) configuration

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1983, Shout at the Devil album. Nikki Sixx used the original B.C. Rich Warlock bass and Ampeg SVT-CL Classic amp. No evidence of modern pedals or active electronics for this era.

Tone Character(9)

gritty and aggressivemidrange biteclanky pick attackgrowly low-midsslightly overdrivenpunchy and cuttingfull-bodied with edgeaudible distortion in mixtight low end with snarl

Difficulty

The line is rhythmically straightforward but requires stamina and precision for fast, aggressive pick playing and tight lock-in with the drums.

Sources

Mötley Crüe Members, Gear & Sound Mötley Crüe – Shout At The Devil - Album Nikki Sixx | Equipboard Mötley Crüe's 'Looks That Kill' Song Secrets Revealed - Premier Guitar

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