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GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely baritone scale, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, late 2000s model, likely with Mesa 4x12 cabinet, V30 speakers)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain7
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lush, saturated high-gaintight low endambient delay trailspercussive palm-muted chugscrisp attacksmooth sustainslightly scooped midswide stereo imagerich harmonic overtonesclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, accurate timing to sync with delay, and control of dynamics to maintain clarity in a dense, high-gain mix. The baritone 7-string adds physical challenge due to string tension and fret spacing.
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