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ecdysis
Deftones
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-8 (Stephen Carpenter signature 8-string, likely used on 'Ecdysis' riff)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely using Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150 model)
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussivecrushing low endscooped midrangeaggressive palm mutingmodern, saturated distortionarticulate note definitionminimal ambiencefocused, punchy rhythmdry, in-your-face attackextended low frequency response
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm in shifting time signatures, and control of an 8-string guitar's low range under high-gain conditions, making it moderately challenging for intermediate to advanced players.
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