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Riff Tone
Killing in the Name
Rage Against Power Machines
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Telecaster (Drop D tuning, 1992 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Main riff tracked with Telecaster in drop D through JCM800. No evidence of overdubs or alternate guitars for the riff. No reverb or delay used on the studio rhythm track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry and unprocessedaggressive attackarticulate and clearmid-forward punchslight amp breakupdynamic and responsiveBritish crunchsingle-coil clarityno ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to achieve the aggressive, percussive sound. While not technically advanced, the feel and timing are critical for authenticity.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender American Telecaster (Drop D tuning, 1992 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Main riff tracked with Telecaster in drop D through JCM800. No evidence of overdubs or alternate guitars for the riff. No reverb or delay used on the studio rhythm track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry and unprocessedaggressive attackarticulate and clearmid-forward punchslight amp breakupdynamic and responsiveBritish crunchsingle-coil clarityno ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to achieve the aggressive, percussive sound. While not technically advanced, the feel and timing are critical for authenticity.