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Riff Tone
The Hating
Korn
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-string
AmpPeavey 5150 (studio), Marshall JCM900 (studio, possibly blended)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Untouchables album). Sources confirm Peavey 5150 and Marshall JCM900 were used for heavy rhythm tones on Korn's early 2000s recordings. No evidence of live rig or later amp models for this specific track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp trebledry and immediatemassive low-tuned puncharticulate note separationminimal ambiencepercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting in a low tuning, with precise rhythm and muting technique to maintain clarity and articulation at high gain.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-string
AmpPeavey 5150 (studio), Marshall JCM900 (studio, possibly blended)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass4.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Untouchables album). Sources confirm Peavey 5150 and Marshall JCM900 were used for heavy rhythm tones on Korn's early 2000s recordings. No evidence of live rig or later amp models for this specific track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp trebledry and immediatemassive low-tuned puncharticulate note separationminimal ambiencepercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting in a low tuning, with precise rhythm and muting technique to maintain clarity and articulation at high gain.