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Round and Round
Ratt
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas Custom (Blood and Skull graphic, 1984)
AmpMarshall JCM800 100-watt head (likely 2203 or 2204, 1984 studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain7.5
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crunchy and saturatedtight and percussivesharp and bitingaggressive attackpunchy midrangearticulate palm mutinghigh-output bridge humbucker clarityBritish-voiced amp crunchslightly scooped but present midscontrolled sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its tight palm muting, syncopated rhythm, and need for precise muting to keep the high-gain tone clean and articulate.
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