Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Riff Tone
Reward the Scars
Korn
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Korn's signature Ibanez K7 7-string guitars and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier amps are standard for their modern studio rhythm tones. No direct evidence of alternate gear for this track. Tuning is A Standard (432Hz).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingdeep, dark low endmodern nu-metal saturationarticulate attackminimal ambiencelow-tuned heavinessslightly compressedfocused, chunky rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm in a low tuning, with syncopated patterns typical of Korn's style. While not extremely technical, it demands solid right-hand control and familiarity with 7-string guitars.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Korn's signature Ibanez K7 7-string guitars and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier amps are standard for their modern studio rhythm tones. No direct evidence of alternate gear for this track. Tuning is A Standard (432Hz).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingdeep, dark low endmodern nu-metal saturationarticulate attackminimal ambiencelow-tuned heavinessslightly compressedfocused, chunky rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm in a low tuning, with syncopated patterns typical of Korn's style. While not extremely technical, it demands solid right-hand control and familiarity with 7-string guitars.