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Riff Tone
Scarab
REZN
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or modern reissue, solid body, used in studio)
AmpTube amp (likely Orange or Sunn Model T, as commonly used by REZN for heavy, saturated tones in studio)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
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Notes
Studio recording, album 'Calm Black Water' (2018). No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar model on 'Scarab', but REZN are known for Les Pauls and high-wattage tube amps for riff sections. No evidence of live rig for this specific song/section.
Tone Character(10)
dense and texturedheavy, downtuned riffingformidable wall of soundrich, saturated distortionsludge-heavythick and fuzzysustained power chordsaggressive, percussive attackdark and massiveminimal high-end fizz
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive rhythm playing with heavy palm muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain fuzz. While not technically virtuosic, the slow tempo and dense distortion demand precision and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or modern reissue, solid body, used in studio)
AmpTube amp (likely Orange or Sunn Model T, as commonly used by REZN for heavy, saturated tones in studio)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
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Notes
Studio recording, album 'Calm Black Water' (2018). No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar model on 'Scarab', but REZN are known for Les Pauls and high-wattage tube amps for riff sections. No evidence of live rig for this specific song/section.
Tone Character(10)
dense and texturedheavy, downtuned riffingformidable wall of soundrich, saturated distortionsludge-heavythick and fuzzysustained power chordsaggressive, percussive attackdark and massiveminimal high-end fizz
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive rhythm playing with heavy palm muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain fuzz. While not technically virtuosic, the slow tempo and dense distortion demand precision and stamina.