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Riff Tone
The Hum (2005 Digital Remaster)
Killing Joke
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1952 Gibson ES-295
AmpLate-'70s Burman Pro 2000 head (x2) into custom Burman 8x10 cabinets with Celestion G10L-35 speakers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass4
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005 digital remaster of original 1985 track. All guitar and amp settings referenced are from the original studio session, not live. Guitar tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD), heavy strings. Main riff uses middle pickup position.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and definedmodulated with chorus-like shimmertight low endmidrange presenceslightly gritty crunchheavy, weighty attackclear note separationambient spaciousness from room mikingnot overly saturateddistinctive, swirling modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to heavy strings, down-tuning, and the need to maintain clarity with modulation effects. Accurate muting and dynamic control are essential for the punchy, defined sound.
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Original Gear
Guitar1952 Gibson ES-295
AmpLate-'70s Burman Pro 2000 head (x2) into custom Burman 8x10 cabinets with Celestion G10L-35 speakers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass4
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 digital remaster of original 1985 track. All guitar and amp settings referenced are from the original studio session, not live. Guitar tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD), heavy strings. Main riff uses middle pickup position.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and definedmodulated with chorus-like shimmertight low endmidrange presenceslightly gritty crunchheavy, weighty attackclear note separationambient spaciousness from room mikingnot overly saturateddistinctive, swirling modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to heavy strings, down-tuning, and the need to maintain clarity with modulation effects. Accurate muting and dynamic control are essential for the punchy, defined sound.