Distorted Tone
The Four Horsemen
Metallica
Bassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpSunn Beta Bass (solid state) into Road Electronics 440-218 Cabinet
PickupsDual single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzMorley Morley Power Wah Fuzz
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
compressionMXR MXR M143 Limiter
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All sessions
Tone Character(9)
raspy fuzzaggressive upper midrangegrowly low-midsclanky pick attackcompressed sustainslightly scooped midsharmonically richpunchycutting through guitars
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive fingerstyle with tight muting to keep the fuzz articulate, plus rhythmic precision to lock in with the guitars.
Sources
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Create Free AccountBassmetal1980s
Original Gear
BassRickenbacker 4001
AmpSunn Beta Bass (solid state) into Road Electronics 440-218 Cabinet
PickupsDual single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzMorley Morley Power Wah Fuzz
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
compressionMXR MXR M143 Limiter
Notes
Studio recording, 1983, Kill 'Em All sessions
Tone Character(9)
raspy fuzzaggressive upper midrangegrowly low-midsclanky pick attackcompressed sustainslightly scooped midsharmonically richpunchycutting through guitars
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive fingerstyle with tight muting to keep the fuzz articulate, plus rhythmic precision to lock in with the guitars.
The Four Horsemen settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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