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Riff Tone
Incessant Mace
Soundgarden
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-300
AmpPeavey VTM 120
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Ultramega OK' (1988); evidence from era and interviews points to Kim Thayil using his Guild S-300 with DiMarzio Super Distortion into a Peavey VTM 120 head for the main riff. No evidence of live/touring gear or later amp models being used on this specific recording.
Tone Character(8)
chunky and mid-heavyaggressive, biting attackraw and uncompressedslightly fuzzy edgetight and percussive rhythmopen, dynamic responseminimal effects colorationclassic late-80s heavy rock character
Difficulty
The riff is slow and straightforward but demands tight rhythmic precision and a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the song's heavy, percussive feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-300
AmpPeavey VTM 120
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Ultramega OK' (1988); evidence from era and interviews points to Kim Thayil using his Guild S-300 with DiMarzio Super Distortion into a Peavey VTM 120 head for the main riff. No evidence of live/touring gear or later amp models being used on this specific recording.
Tone Character(8)
chunky and mid-heavyaggressive, biting attackraw and uncompressedslightly fuzzy edgetight and percussive rhythmopen, dynamic responseminimal effects colorationclassic late-80s heavy rock character
Difficulty
The riff is slow and straightforward but demands tight rhythmic precision and a strong, consistent pick attack to achieve the song's heavy, percussive feel.