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GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 80s, white, stock pickups)
AmpPeavey Renown 400 (solid state combo, used for early Buckethead studio recordings)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass5.5
gain8
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tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly scooped midscrisp, cutting top endcontrolled low-end punchfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise timing to integrate effects like whammy and envelope filter, making it challenging for most players.
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