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Riff Tone
Bottom of a Bottle
Smile Empty Soul
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain amp typical of early 2000s nu-metal/alt-metal, e.g., Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Guitar confirmed from cover video; amp not specified in any source. No evidence of specific pedals or amp model used on original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endaggressive attackarticulate power chordsmodern nu-metal saturationfocused midrangeslightly scooped but presentminimal ambiencedry, punchy distortionclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and aggressive rhythm playing in drop C# tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain amp typical of early 2000s nu-metal/alt-metal, e.g., Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Guitar confirmed from cover video; amp not specified in any source. No evidence of specific pedals or amp model used on original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endaggressive attackarticulate power chordsmodern nu-metal saturationfocused midrangeslightly scooped but presentminimal ambiencedry, punchy distortionclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and aggressive rhythm playing in drop C# tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.