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Riff Tone
The Sentinel (Live)
Judas Priest
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (1980s, likely custom or standard, as used by Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing live in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinets (standard Priest live rig, 1984-1986)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, mid-1980s (circa 1984-1986). Gear is for the main riff/rhythm section of 'The Sentinel (Live)'. No evidence of additional preamp or rack effects for the riff. Both guitarists used Flying Vs and Marshalls live; Tipton often used EMGs, Downing used stock humbuckers.
Tone Character(10)
sharp and cracklingtight and percussivearticulate and cuttinghigh-gain saturationmetallic edgescooped midspiercing harmonicsfast attackclear note separationaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with aggressive palm muting, frequent pinch harmonics, and tight timing, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (1980s, likely custom or standard, as used by Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing live in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinets (standard Priest live rig, 1984-1986)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, mid-1980s (circa 1984-1986). Gear is for the main riff/rhythm section of 'The Sentinel (Live)'. No evidence of additional preamp or rack effects for the riff. Both guitarists used Flying Vs and Marshalls live; Tipton often used EMGs, Downing used stock humbuckers.
Tone Character(10)
sharp and cracklingtight and percussivearticulate and cuttinghigh-gain saturationmetallic edgescooped midspiercing harmonicsfast attackclear note separationaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with aggressive palm muting, frequent pinch harmonics, and tight timing, making it challenging for most players.