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Solo Tone
Killing In the Name
Rage Against the Machine
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (American-made, drop D, single-coil bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JCM800
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991/1992 album session. Tom Morello used his American-made Telecaster for all drop D Rage Against the Machine tracks, including 'Killing In the Name.' No evidence of alternate guitars for the clean section. All sources point to the JCM800 as the amp used in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivearticulate single-coil snaptight, staccato attackclear and dynamicno audible breakupslight natural compressionopen, uncompressed feelslight room ambiencepunchy and directcrisp high end
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight muting and precise picking to maintain the percussive, articulate feel. No advanced techniques, but timing and clarity are critical.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (American-made, drop D, single-coil bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JCM800
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991/1992 album session. Tom Morello used his American-made Telecaster for all drop D Rage Against the Machine tracks, including 'Killing In the Name.' No evidence of alternate guitars for the clean section. All sources point to the JCM800 as the amp used in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivearticulate single-coil snaptight, staccato attackclear and dynamicno audible breakupslight natural compressionopen, uncompressed feelslight room ambiencepunchy and directcrisp high end
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight muting and precise picking to maintain the percussive, articulate feel. No advanced techniques, but timing and clarity are critical.