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Riff Tone
Lies
Korn
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7 (7-string, likely 1994 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s revision, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994; Korn's debut album. No evidence of live rig or later amp models for this song. Leslie cabinet mentioned for 'Lies' in studio context.
Tone Character(10)
crushing and crunchygranular, gritty distortiontight, percussive low endscooped midsvery gravely and crunchygroaning, mechanical texturetight palm-muted chugslow, extended range riffingaggressive, saturated rhythm toneheavy, detuned 7-string sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low 7-string tuning, demanding good muting technique and dynamic control for the aggressive, syncopated chugs.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7 (7-string, likely 1994 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s revision, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994; Korn's debut album. No evidence of live rig or later amp models for this song. Leslie cabinet mentioned for 'Lies' in studio context.
Tone Character(10)
crushing and crunchygranular, gritty distortiontight, percussive low endscooped midsvery gravely and crunchygroaning, mechanical texturetight palm-muted chugslow, extended range riffingaggressive, saturated rhythm toneheavy, detuned 7-string sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low 7-string tuning, demanding good muting technique and dynamic control for the aggressive, syncopated chugs.