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Riff Tone
Seasons In the Abyss
Slayer
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (custom, with Kahler tremolo and EMG 81/85 pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Used for rhythm/riff section of 'Seasons In the Abyss'. Both Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King used JCM800 2203 heads for the album. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage from the era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endfocused midrangeslightly rolled-off treblehigh-gain saturationvery little or no reverbaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackbridge pickup claritycompressed, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (custom, with Kahler tremolo and EMG 81/85 pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Used for rhythm/riff section of 'Seasons In the Abyss'. Both Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King used JCM800 2203 heads for the album. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage from the era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endfocused midrangeslightly rolled-off treblehigh-gain saturationvery little or no reverbaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackbridge pickup claritycompressed, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.