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Riff Tone

Shoots and Ladders

Korn

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Universe UV7 (7-string, early 1990s model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Shoots and Ladders' (1994). Guitar tuned A D G C F A D. Korn's guitarists Munky and Head both used Ibanez Universe 7-strings with DiMarzio Blaze pickups into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers for the debut album. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate amps for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationfull low endcrushing rhythm tonemodern American voicingfocused, tight toneraw, heavy distortionarticulate low-tuned chugs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a very low tuning, demanding both technical control and physical strength to maintain clarity and punch.

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