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Riff Tone
The Call of Ktulu
Metallica
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (1984, James Hetfield's white 'So What' Explorer)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Clean intro/riff section only. Evidence points to Roland JC-120 for clean parts, as confirmed by multiple sources and audible chorus effect. Not live gear.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and glassylush stereo chorusarticulate note separationshimmering top endtight and percussive attackfull-bodied lowswide stereo imageslight amp reverbno audible distortiondistinct Roland JC-120 clean sound
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting to maintain clarity and separation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (1984, James Hetfield's white 'So What' Explorer)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Clean intro/riff section only. Evidence points to Roland JC-120 for clean parts, as confirmed by multiple sources and audible chorus effect. Not live gear.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and glassylush stereo chorusarticulate note separationshimmering top endtight and percussive attackfull-bodied lowswide stereo imageslight amp reverbno audible distortiondistinct Roland JC-120 clean sound
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting to maintain clarity and separation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.