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Riff Tone
Bad Religion
Godsmack
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000s era. Tony Rombola is confirmed to use a Les Paul Standard and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier in the studio for Godsmack's heavy riff tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endsaturated high-gainarticulate under heavy distortionaggressive palm mutingfocused midrange punchclear note separationslight amp reverb for spacemodern metal clarityhigh-output humbucker bite
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2000s era. Tony Rombola is confirmed to use a Les Paul Standard and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier in the studio for Godsmack's heavy riff tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endsaturated high-gainarticulate under heavy distortionaggressive palm mutingfocused midrange punchclear note separationslight amp reverb for spacemodern metal clarityhigh-output humbucker bite
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.