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Riff Tone
Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck
Prong
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II Custom (early 90s, Tommy Victor's main guitar for Cleansing album)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994, Cleansing album. Tommy Victor is widely reported to have used the Marshall Valvestate 8100 and ESP M-II with EMG 81 for the main riff. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
super tight and percussivescooped mids for aggressive crunchchunky rhythm attacksharp pick attackhigh-gain saturationdry, unprocessed toneno audible reverb or delaybridge pickup claritythick low endarticulate palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking to maintain the percussive, chugging rhythm at a medium tempo. While not technically advanced, the consistency and control needed for the iconic groove elevate the difficulty above beginner level.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II Custom (early 90s, Tommy Victor's main guitar for Cleansing album)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994, Cleansing album. Tommy Victor is widely reported to have used the Marshall Valvestate 8100 and ESP M-II with EMG 81 for the main riff. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
super tight and percussivescooped mids for aggressive crunchchunky rhythm attacksharp pick attackhigh-gain saturationdry, unprocessed toneno audible reverb or delaybridge pickup claritythick low endarticulate palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking to maintain the percussive, chugging rhythm at a medium tempo. While not technically advanced, the consistency and control needed for the iconic groove elevate the difficulty above beginner level.