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Riff Tone
Rhinosaur
Soundgarden
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-100 Polara (likely, as used by Kim Thayil on 'Down on the Upside' era recordings)
AmpMesa Boogie Maverick Dual Rectifier 2-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for 'Down on the Upside' album sessions. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for 'Rhinosaur' riff section. No live/tour gear included.
Tone Character(9)
thick and mid-heavytight and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgearticulate low-endopen and dynamicnot overly saturateddistinct note separationgritty and aggressiveclear pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision, dynamic palm muting, and familiarity with Soundgarden's alternate tunings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-100 Polara (likely, as used by Kim Thayil on 'Down on the Upside' era recordings)
AmpMesa Boogie Maverick Dual Rectifier 2-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for 'Down on the Upside' album sessions. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for 'Rhinosaur' riff section. No live/tour gear included.
Tone Character(9)
thick and mid-heavytight and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgearticulate low-endopen and dynamicnot overly saturateddistinct note separationgritty and aggressiveclear pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision, dynamic palm muting, and familiarity with Soundgarden's alternate tunings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.