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Riff Tone
Song for the Dead
Queens of the Stone Age
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpAmpeg V-4 (1970s model, likely combo or head/cab configuration)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002. All gear confirmed for 'Songs for the Deaf' album sessions. Not live rig. Guitar tech and multiple sources confirm Marauder and Ampeg V-4 for main riff tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmidrange-forwardtight and percussiveaggressive and fuzzypunchy attackminimal top-end fizzraw and uncompressedarticulate pick responsesizzling claritymassive riff presence
Difficulty
The main riff is fast, syncopated, and requires precise palm muting and stamina, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpAmpeg V-4 (1970s model, likely combo or head/cab configuration)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2002. All gear confirmed for 'Songs for the Deaf' album sessions. Not live rig. Guitar tech and multiple sources confirm Marauder and Ampeg V-4 for main riff tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmidrange-forwardtight and percussiveaggressive and fuzzypunchy attackminimal top-end fizzraw and uncompressedarticulate pick responsesizzling claritymassive riff presence
Difficulty
The main riff is fast, syncopated, and requires precise palm muting and stamina, making it challenging for most intermediate players.