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Heavy Metal Machine
The Smashing Pumpkins
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarReverend Billy Corgan Signature (likely prototype or early production, as used on Machina sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, as used in studio for Machina era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
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extreme and cuttingaggro-sludgyexplosive, heavy riffpure powerhigh-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugscompressed, thick low endrazor-sharp high endmid-scooped aggressionpercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The tone is unforgiving and demands good muting and attack control.
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Original Gear
GuitarReverend Billy Corgan Signature (likely prototype or early production, as used on Machina sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, as used in studio for Machina era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
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extreme and cuttingaggro-sludgyexplosive, heavy riffpure powerhigh-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugscompressed, thick low endrazor-sharp high endmid-scooped aggressionpercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The tone is unforgiving and demands good muting and attack control.
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarReverend Billy Corgan Signature (likely prototype or early production, as used on Machina sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, as used in studio for Machina era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
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Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
extreme and cuttingaggro-sludgyexplosive, heavy riffpure powerhigh-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugscompressed, thick low endrazor-sharp high endmid-scooped aggressionpercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The tone is unforgiving and demands good muting and attack control.
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Sign Up FreeGuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarReverend Billy Corgan Signature (likely prototype or early production, as used on Machina sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, as used in studio for Machina era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
extreme and cuttingaggro-sludgyexplosive, heavy riffpure powerhigh-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugscompressed, thick low endrazor-sharp high endmid-scooped aggressionpercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The tone is unforgiving and demands good muting and attack control.