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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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Tone 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.

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