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Riff Tone
The Metal
Tenacious D
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and Dave Grohl's known studio use with Tenacious D)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (album release year); Dave Grohl played all electric guitar parts on 'The Metal' studio version. Gear inferred from Equipboard and era-correct interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky rhythmaggressive pick attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate and focusedcompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencemodern metal claritypunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting, consistent alternate picking, and tight timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it intermediate.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and Dave Grohl's known studio use with Tenacious D)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (album release year); Dave Grohl played all electric guitar parts on 'The Metal' studio version. Gear inferred from Equipboard and era-correct interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky rhythmaggressive pick attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate and focusedcompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencemodern metal claritypunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting, consistent alternate picking, and tight timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it intermediate.