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Staind

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Baritone
AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp (main), Marshall JMP-1 Preamp with EL34 100/100 Power Amp (blended, but Diezel is primary for heavy riff tone)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Mike Mushok is confirmed to use his PRS Baritone signature with stock humbuckers and a Diezel VH4 as the primary amp for Staind's heavy riff tones in this era. Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rig is also blended in his live and studio setup, but the Diezel is the main source of the modern high-gain sound. No evidence of additional pedals for distortion; all gain from amp. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endmodern nu-metal saturationfocused midrange punchaggressive pick attackclear note separation under gainslightly scooped but not hollowminimal ambienceno audible modulationpunchy and defined

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and control over a baritone guitar in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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