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Riff Tone
Army Ants
Stone Temple Pilots
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1989 PRS Custom 24
Amp1965 Fender Bassman
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for 'Army Ants' riff by YouTube play-along video using period-correct PRS CU-24 and '65 Bassman. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for this section. No pedal use in riff section; MXR Phase 100 only used in intro.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crunchypowerful midrangefull-bodiedtight and articulatewarm with slight compressionsmooth top endnot harsh or fizzysaturated but not high-gaindynamic response to pickingfocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking with precise palm muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch at a brisk tempo.
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Original Gear
Guitar1989 PRS Custom 24
Amp1965 Fender Bassman
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for 'Army Ants' riff by YouTube play-along video using period-correct PRS CU-24 and '65 Bassman. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for this section. No pedal use in riff section; MXR Phase 100 only used in intro.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crunchypowerful midrangefull-bodiedtight and articulatewarm with slight compressionsmooth top endnot harsh or fizzysaturated but not high-gaindynamic response to pickingfocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking with precise palm muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch at a brisk tempo.