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Riff Tone
Tonight
Staind
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez SZ320
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, but not confirmed for this song/recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (album: 14 Shades of Grey). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard for this album/era. No direct source for amp model or pedals for this specific song/riff. No studio photos or interviews found for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low-endsaturated high-gainarticulate under heavy distortioncompressed attackfocused midrangeslightly scooped EQminimal ambienceclear note separationaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work. The main challenge is maintaining precision and aggression at a moderate tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez SZ320
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, but not confirmed for this song/recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (album: 14 Shades of Grey). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard for this album/era. No direct source for amp model or pedals for this specific song/riff. No studio photos or interviews found for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low-endsaturated high-gainarticulate under heavy distortioncompressed attackfocused midrangeslightly scooped EQminimal ambienceclear note separationaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work. The main challenge is maintaining precision and aggression at a moderate tempo.