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Riff Tone
In Death - Is Death
Meshuggah
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom 8-string (likely RG2228 or LACS 8-string, as used by Mårten Hagström and Fredrik Thordendal on 'obZen')
AmpLine 6 POD XT Pro (digital amp modeler, used for all guitar tones on 'obZen' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for the album 'obZen'. Meshuggah used Line 6 POD XT Pro for all guitar tracks on this album, including clean sections. No evidence of traditional tube amps or cabs in the studio for this song. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Meshuggah clean tones.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and preciseextended-range claritypercussive attackneutral, hi-fi digital cleanminimal warmthtight note separationslight digital sheensubtle ambienceno audible breakupno modulation swirl
Difficulty
The clean riff requires advanced rhythmic accuracy, clean picking on an 8-string, and tight synchronization with the band, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom 8-string (likely RG2228 or LACS 8-string, as used by Mårten Hagström and Fredrik Thordendal on 'obZen')
AmpLine 6 POD XT Pro (digital amp modeler, used for all guitar tones on 'obZen' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 for the album 'obZen'. Meshuggah used Line 6 POD XT Pro for all guitar tracks on this album, including clean sections. No evidence of traditional tube amps or cabs in the studio for this song. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Meshuggah clean tones.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and preciseextended-range claritypercussive attackneutral, hi-fi digital cleanminimal warmthtight note separationslight digital sheensubtle ambienceno audible breakupno modulation swirl
Difficulty
The clean riff requires advanced rhythmic accuracy, clean picking on an 8-string, and tight synchronization with the band, making it challenging for most players.