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Riff Tone
Veil of Maya
Cynic
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GM4T
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger GM4T with EMG pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the Focus album. Some sources mention amp simulators (Axe-Fx Ultra) for later eras, but the original studio recording used the Mark IV. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
buzzsaw and aggressivetight and percussivecomplex and layeredarticulate note separationscooped midshigh-gain saturationcrisp attackslightly receded in the mixopen and chordal voicingspropelled by rhythm section
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced technical skill, including fast alternate picking, complex rhythms, and precise muting, making it extremely challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GM4T
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger GM4T with EMG pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the Focus album. Some sources mention amp simulators (Axe-Fx Ultra) for later eras, but the original studio recording used the Mark IV. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
buzzsaw and aggressivetight and percussivecomplex and layeredarticulate note separationscooped midshigh-gain saturationcrisp attackslightly receded in the mixopen and chordal voicingspropelled by rhythm section
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced technical skill, including fast alternate picking, complex rhythms, and precise muting, making it extremely challenging even for experienced players.