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Riff Tone
Master of Disaster
Seether
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely studio, possibly Gibson Les Paul Studio as alternative)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Orange Channel, Modern Mode)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 era (Disclaimer sessions). Guitar Chalk and Equipboard both cite PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier as main studio gear for heavy riff tones. Settings and pedal use are for studio, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, full-bodied drivetight low-end punchmoderately scooped midscutting edge without harshnessthick, rich tonepercussive punch in rhythmsheavy, saturated distortionhigh-output humbuckerstight palm-muted chugsarticulate attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive attack, and precise rhythm in drop D tuning, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely studio, possibly Gibson Les Paul Studio as alternative)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Orange Channel, Modern Mode)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 era (Disclaimer sessions). Guitar Chalk and Equipboard both cite PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier as main studio gear for heavy riff tones. Settings and pedal use are for studio, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, full-bodied drivetight low-end punchmoderately scooped midscutting edge without harshnessthick, rich tonepercussive punch in rhythmsheavy, saturated distortionhigh-output humbuckerstight palm-muted chugsarticulate attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, aggressive attack, and precise rhythm in drop D tuning, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.