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Solo Tone
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Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jim Root Telecaster
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio), Peavey 5150 (possible variant per sources)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 era. Jim Root and Mick Thomson both used high-output EMG pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier heads for the album. Maxon OD808 overdrive used as a boost in front of the amp. Noise gate used post-OD. Settings are for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
saturated distortiontight and percussivepunchy low endscooped midsaggressive clarityhigh-output active pickup soundtight palm-muted chugsfast attackheavy outputarticulate single-note runs
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and rapid fretboard movement, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jim Root Telecaster
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio), Peavey 5150 (possible variant per sources)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 era. Jim Root and Mick Thomson both used high-output EMG pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier heads for the album. Maxon OD808 overdrive used as a boost in front of the amp. Noise gate used post-OD. Settings are for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
saturated distortiontight and percussivepunchy low endscooped midsaggressive clarityhigh-output active pickup soundtight palm-muted chugsfast attackheavy outputarticulate single-note runs
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and rapid fretboard movement, making it challenging for most intermediate players.