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Riff Tone

Pulse of the Maggots

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG7621 (Mick Thomson) or Fender Telecaster (Jim Root), both 7-string models likely used in studio
AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (Mick Thomson), Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Jim Root)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions). Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root tracked rhythm parts; both used 7-string guitars with active EMG pickups. No direct source confirms pedals or effects for this specific song's riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Slipknot studio rig.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate low endrazor-sharp highshigh-gain saturationcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityhigh output, active pickup punch

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise timing, as well as consistent pinch harmonics, making it challenging for most guitarists.

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