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Slipknot
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jim Root Telecaster (2004-2005 studio model, EMG 81/60 set) or Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson, EMG 81/60 set)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2004-2005 era)
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass6
gain9
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrushing rhythm toneclear note separationminimal ambiencemodern metal soundfocused attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.
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