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GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely custom M-II or SC-607B, 7-string, baritone scale)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2210 head, 1980s/1990s, with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, V30 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
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brutal and aggressivetight and percussivescooped midsarticulate despite high gainpunchy attackdry, little ambiencesaturated distortionextended low endmodern metal clarityminimal reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, with extended low range on a 7-string. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, tightness, and heaviness demand solid intermediate-to-advanced rhythm skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely custom M-II or SC-607B, 7-string, baritone scale)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2210 head, 1980s/1990s, with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, V30 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
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brutal and aggressivetight and percussivescooped midsarticulate despite high gainpunchy attackdry, little ambiencesaturated distortionextended low endmodern metal clarityminimal reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, with extended low range on a 7-string. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, tightness, and heaviness demand solid intermediate-to-advanced rhythm skills.
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely custom M-II or SC-607B, 7-string, baritone scale)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2210 head, 1980s/1990s, with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, V30 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
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brutal and aggressivetight and percussivescooped midsarticulate despite high gainpunchy attackdry, little ambiencesaturated distortionextended low endmodern metal clarityminimal reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, with extended low range on a 7-string. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, tightness, and heaviness demand solid intermediate-to-advanced rhythm skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely custom M-II or SC-607B, 7-string, baritone scale)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2210 head, 1980s/1990s, with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, V30 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
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Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
brutal and aggressivetight and percussivescooped midsarticulate despite high gainpunchy attackdry, little ambiencesaturated distortionextended low endmodern metal clarityminimal reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, with extended low range on a 7-string. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, tightness, and heaviness demand solid intermediate-to-advanced rhythm skills.