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Minerva
Deftones
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (7-string, likely custom shop, used by Stephen Carpenter on 'Minerva')
AmpMarshall JCM800 (hot-rodded, studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass6
gain8.5
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warm and dronywall of soundfuzzy but not overly saturatedrich low endfull-bodiedlayered and thickslightly compressednot scooped, strong midssustaining chordsclear despite high gain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to extended range, heavy gain control, and the need for tight, consistent rhythm to achieve the layered wall of sound characteristic of the track.
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