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Riff Tone
Outshined
Soundgarden
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-300
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Badmotorfinger album. Kim Thayil confirmed use of Guild S-300 with DiMarzio Super Distortion for 'Outshined' riff. Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ is widely cited as the main amp for Badmotorfinger. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
defined crunchbeefy and full-bodiedtight and percussiveaggressive attackdynamic and responsivenot overly compressedwide open distortionclear note separationheavy, dark, and psychedelicpowerful rhythm presence
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm with dynamic palm muting and precise picking, demanding control and stamina for consistent articulation throughout the song.
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Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-300
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Badmotorfinger album. Kim Thayil confirmed use of Guild S-300 with DiMarzio Super Distortion for 'Outshined' riff. Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ is widely cited as the main amp for Badmotorfinger. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
defined crunchbeefy and full-bodiedtight and percussiveaggressive attackdynamic and responsivenot overly compressedwide open distortionclear note separationheavy, dark, and psychedelicpowerful rhythm presence
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm with dynamic palm muting and precise picking, demanding control and stamina for consistent articulation throughout the song.