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Poison Was the Cure Bass Tone Settings — Megadeth
Megadeth · 1990s (Rust in Peace album released 1990) · Thrash metal
Original Recording
Bass
Unknown (likely David Ellefson’s Jackson Concert or similar signature model)
Pickups
Unknown
Amp
Hartke LH1000 heads into Hartke Hydrive 8×10 cabinets
Pickup Position
Unknown
Ellefson used Tech 21 and Digitech Stereo Chorus effects specifically for “Poison Was the Cure” and “Dawn Patrol.” He also used Jim Dunlop .88 Tortex picks and SIT nickel strings. Bass model not specified for that song.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5
Gain8
Treble7
Presence6
compression5
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Tone Character
- clean and clear tone
- chorus effect for added texture
- punchy midrange and top-end clarity
Playing Technique
- pick
Notes & Caveats
- Bass tone settings derived from AI knowledge of the artist and genre conventions.