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Riff Tone

Eye of the Beholder

Metallica

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarESP MX-220
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (likely IIC++ mod), Marshall JCM800 (modded, blended), ADA MP-1 preamp, Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp

Amp Settings

gain9
bass4

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. Multiple rhythm tracks layered with different amps/cabs, but the core tone is the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ with EMG 81 bridge pickup. No evidence of pedals for distortion; all gain from amp and preamp. EQ and compression in effects loop. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp clarityarticulate downpickingdry, immediate responselayered rhythm guitarscrisp attackminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires relentless, fast downpicking and tight palm muting at high speed, demanding stamina and precision to maintain clarity and aggression throughout the song.

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