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Dopesmoker (2022 Remastered Version)
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Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFirst Act Custom 9-String Double Cutaway
AmpGreen Matamp GT120
Amp Settings
gain9
bass8
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Dopesmoker' (2022 Remastered Version); Matt Pike used the First Act Custom 9-String and Green Matamp GT120 for the main riff section. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars/amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
crushingly heavythick, distorted texturesmassive, monolithic tonesubterranean forcedense, saturated fuzzsustained, fuzzy distortionslow, hypnotic riffingminimalist but powerfulwall of ampsno audible modulation or time-based effects in riff
Difficulty
While the riff is not fast or technically complex, the physical demands of heavy strings, slow tempo, and the need for precise, consistent attack with high gain/fuzz make it moderately challenging.
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Original Gear
GuitarFirst Act Custom 9-String Double Cutaway
AmpGreen Matamp GT120
Amp Settings
gain9
bass8
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Dopesmoker' (2022 Remastered Version); Matt Pike used the First Act Custom 9-String and Green Matamp GT120 for the main riff section. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars/amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
crushingly heavythick, distorted texturesmassive, monolithic tonesubterranean forcedense, saturated fuzzsustained, fuzzy distortionslow, hypnotic riffingminimalist but powerfulwall of ampsno audible modulation or time-based effects in riff
Difficulty
While the riff is not fast or technically complex, the physical demands of heavy strings, slow tempo, and the need for precise, consistent attack with high gain/fuzz make it moderately challenging.