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Riff Tone
Deathblow
Deftones
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 7-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Rev G, as used by Stephen Carpenter on Deftones' 2003 self-titled album)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for 'Deathblow' riff; gear inferred from Deftones S/T era interviews and typical Steph Carpenter setups. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
dark and heavytight and percussivecrushing low endsaturated distortionarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive rhythm crunchdense, layered guitar soundminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting technique, precise rhythm, and comfort with extended range (7-string) guitars in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 7-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Rev G, as used by Stephen Carpenter on Deftones' 2003 self-titled album)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for 'Deathblow' riff; gear inferred from Deftones S/T era interviews and typical Steph Carpenter setups. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
dark and heavytight and percussivecrushing low endsaturated distortionarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive rhythm crunchdense, layered guitar soundminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting technique, precise rhythm, and comfort with extended range (7-string) guitars in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.