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Riff Tone
How Could I
Cynic
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Focus' (1993). Gear confirmed for album era, but no direct source for exact amp settings or pedal models for 'How Could I' riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangecrisp attackmodern metal claritylow-end punchslight ambienceclear complex chordsno modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff section features fast, syncopated rhythms, tight palm muting, and complex chord voicings that require advanced picking accuracy and left-hand coordination.
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Original Gear
Guitar1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Focus' (1993). Gear confirmed for album era, but no direct source for exact amp settings or pedal models for 'How Could I' riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangecrisp attackmodern metal claritylow-end punchslight ambienceclear complex chordsno modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff section features fast, syncopated rhythms, tight palm muting, and complex chord voicings that require advanced picking accuracy and left-hand coordination.