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Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (custom 7-string, likely with EMG 81-7 bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp and cab
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'White Pony'. Stephen Carpenter is documented to have used his ESP 7-string with EMG pickups and Marshall JMP-1 preamp for the album. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate chord claritycrushing rhythmaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midschunky and heavyclear note separationdense, layered guitarsmodern metal attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain settings, as well as comfort with a 7-string guitar and clear articulation of chords, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (custom 7-string, likely with EMG 81-7 bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp and cab
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'White Pony'. Stephen Carpenter is documented to have used his ESP 7-string with EMG pickups and Marshall JMP-1 preamp for the album. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate chord claritycrushing rhythmaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midschunky and heavyclear note separationdense, layered guitarsmodern metal attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain settings, as well as comfort with a 7-string guitar and clear articulation of chords, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.