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Clean Tone

Symphony of Destruction

Megadeth

Bassmetal1990s

Original Gear

BassJackson Concert Bass (early 90s, likely CMG or similar, with P/J pickups)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab
PickupsP/J (Precision/Jazz configuration, passive)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass4.5
mid7.5
treble6
presence5
compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1992, Countdown to Extinction sessions. Bassist: David Ellefson. Clean section tone.

Tone Character(10)
tight low endclear, present midsarticulate attackstudio clarityslightly scooped highsdistinct note separationwarm but not boomyno audible distortionfast transient responsecontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The clean section is straightforward, focusing on steady, even picking and note clarity. There are no technical fills or advanced techniques required.

Sources

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