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Riff Tone

Madhouse

Anthrax

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads (custom, early 80s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1985, Spreading the Disease album. Scott Ian used his Jackson Randy Rhoads with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Marshall JCM800 2203 head. A TC Electronic Line Booster + Distortion was used as a boost in front of the amp. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section. Settings estimated based on forum consensus and typical 80s thrash tones.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackcrisp treble bitechunky low endminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm soundfast attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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