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Riff Tone
Images
Cacophony
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist Custom (Jason Becker's main guitar, 1988 era, likely with Floyd Rose and HSS or HH configuration)
AmpADA MP-1 Preamp into Carvin power amp (SVT300) and Carvin 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed for Cacophony's 'Images' album era. Clean tone likely uses neck or middle pickup, ADA MP-1 set for clean channel. No evidence of live variation for clean section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clearbright and articulateglassy and bell-likehigh note definitionminimal breakuppercussive attackslight reverb ambiencedynamic and touch-sensitivestudio-polished claritysnappy single notes
Difficulty
The clean riff requires precise alternate picking, string skipping, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a moderate tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist Custom (Jason Becker's main guitar, 1988 era, likely with Floyd Rose and HSS or HH configuration)
AmpADA MP-1 Preamp into Carvin power amp (SVT300) and Carvin 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed for Cacophony's 'Images' album era. Clean tone likely uses neck or middle pickup, ADA MP-1 set for clean channel. No evidence of live variation for clean section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clearbright and articulateglassy and bell-likehigh note definitionminimal breakuppercussive attackslight reverb ambiencedynamic and touch-sensitivestudio-polished claritysnappy single notes
Difficulty
The clean riff requires precise alternate picking, string skipping, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a moderate tempo.