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Riff Tone
Left Behind
Slipknot
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 (Mick Thomson) or Fender Jim Root Telecaster (Jim Root)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 2001), possible layering with Rivera KR-7 or Peavey 5150
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Iowa album). Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root tracked rhythm guitars. No evidence of live rig or later signature models used on this recording. Pedals minimal; most gain from amp. Tubescreamer-type boost possible but not confirmed for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityarticulate note separationdry, focused toneminimal ambiencefast attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise timing, especially in a low tuning, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 (Mick Thomson) or Fender Jim Root Telecaster (Jim Root)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 2001), possible layering with Rivera KR-7 or Peavey 5150
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Iowa album). Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root tracked rhythm guitars. No evidence of live rig or later signature models used on this recording. Pedals minimal; most gain from amp. Tubescreamer-type boost possible but not confirmed for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityarticulate note separationdry, focused toneminimal ambiencefast attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise timing, especially in a low tuning, making it challenging for most guitarists.