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Riff Tone
Backstabber
Dystopia
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown, likely Gibson SG or similar (no direct source for exact model on this recording)
AmpUnknown, likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp (no direct source for exact model on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997. No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on 'Backstabber' riff. Band is known for using high-gain amps and HM-2 pedal for signature sound.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionscooped midsbuzzsaw grindaggressive, saturated fuzztight, percussive rhythmraw, abrasive attacksludgy low endwall of soundno audible reverb or delayextreme, uncompromising distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting to maintain clarity through heavy distortion, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or complex rhythms.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown, likely Gibson SG or similar (no direct source for exact model on this recording)
AmpUnknown, likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp (no direct source for exact model on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on 'Backstabber' riff. Band is known for using high-gain amps and HM-2 pedal for signature sound.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionscooped midsbuzzsaw grindaggressive, saturated fuzztight, percussive rhythmraw, abrasive attacksludgy low endwall of soundno audible reverb or delayextreme, uncompromising distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting to maintain clarity through heavy distortion, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or complex rhythms.