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GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by Kirk Windstein in this era)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid state head (highly likely, as Kirk Windstein was known for using this amp on early Crowbar records, including the self-titled album and 'Time Heals Nothing' era, which is adjacent to 'Odd Fellows Rest')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7
mid5.5
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crushingly heavythick and saturatedtight and percussivemassive low endsludgy and fataggressive attackminimal clarity, maximum weightdry, direct amp soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsclassic sludge/doom metal wall of sound
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and based on power chords, the difficulty comes from maintaining tightness and clarity with heavy palm muting and high-gain settings, as well as the physical endurance needed for aggressive downpicking.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by Kirk Windstein in this era)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid state head (highly likely, as Kirk Windstein was known for using this amp on early Crowbar records, including the self-titled album and 'Time Heals Nothing' era, which is adjacent to 'Odd Fellows Rest')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7
mid5.5
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crushingly heavythick and saturatedtight and percussivemassive low endsludgy and fataggressive attackminimal clarity, maximum weightdry, direct amp soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsclassic sludge/doom metal wall of sound
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and based on power chords, the difficulty comes from maintaining tightness and clarity with heavy palm muting and high-gain settings, as well as the physical endurance needed for aggressive downpicking.
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by Kirk Windstein in this era)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid state head (highly likely, as Kirk Windstein was known for using this amp on early Crowbar records, including the self-titled album and 'Time Heals Nothing' era, which is adjacent to 'Odd Fellows Rest')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7
mid5.5
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crushingly heavythick and saturatedtight and percussivemassive low endsludgy and fataggressive attackminimal clarity, maximum weightdry, direct amp soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsclassic sludge/doom metal wall of sound
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and based on power chords, the difficulty comes from maintaining tightness and clarity with heavy palm muting and high-gain settings, as well as the physical endurance needed for aggressive downpicking.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by Kirk Windstein in this era)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid state head (highly likely, as Kirk Windstein was known for using this amp on early Crowbar records, including the self-titled album and 'Time Heals Nothing' era, which is adjacent to 'Odd Fellows Rest')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7
mid5.5
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
crushingly heavythick and saturatedtight and percussivemassive low endsludgy and fataggressive attackminimal clarity, maximum weightdry, direct amp soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsclassic sludge/doom metal wall of sound
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and based on power chords, the difficulty comes from maintaining tightness and clarity with heavy palm muting and high-gain settings, as well as the physical endurance needed for aggressive downpicking.