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Whiplash
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1980 Gibson Flying V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1983)
Amp Settings
mid4
bass5.5
gain8.5
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry, immediate responsecrisp treblearticulate riff definitionpunchy low endno ambience or reverb
Difficulty
The main riff of 'Whiplash' is challenging due to its high tempo, relentless alternate picking, and the need for extremely tight, consistent palm muting throughout. It requires advanced stamina and precision to maintain clarity and aggression at speed.
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