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Riff Tone

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Anthrax

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson RR5 Randy Rhoads
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1988)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'State of Euphoria' (1988). Scott Ian is documented using Jackson RR models with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; main rhythm tone is amp-based with a boost pedal always on.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate pick attackscooped but present midsdry, minimal ambiencehigh output, saturatedfast transient responsecrisp high endfocused, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and downpicking with tight palm muting and precise timing, typical of thrash metal rhythm guitar. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the speed and endurance required make it moderately challenging.

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