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How was Lemmy's bass sound characterized?

  • Overpowered, distorted

  • Clean and melodic

  • Acoustic

  • Low and subtle

Answer

Lemmy's iconic bass sound, often described as "overpowered and distorted," was achieved through various techniques and equipment. He played with a heavy touch and used a distinctive combination of strings and amplifiers. Notably, he used Rotosound strings and several Marshall Super Bass amplifiers, turning them up to the point of slight distortion.
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