Riff Tone
Master of Puppets
Metallica
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Studio recording, 1985-1986. Rhythm tracks for 'Master of Puppets' riff section. No pedals used for distortion; all gain from amp. Pickup model debated, but most sources agree on passive humbuckers for original recording. No evidence of effects pedals in the rhythm section.
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Studio recording, 1985-1986. Rhythm tracks for 'Master of Puppets' riff section. No pedals used for distortion; all gain from amp. Pickup model debated, but most sources agree on passive humbuckers for original recording. No evidence of effects pedals in the rhythm section.