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72 seasons Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist · 2010s+ · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Flying V (Kill 'Em All era copy) and ESP Explorer (middle-finger inlays, first ESP Hetfield got)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker) in ESP Explorer; likely T-Top humbuckers or similar in Flying V copy
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (main), José-modded Marshall (Eddie Van Halen's amp wizard), Wizard 100-watt head (sometimes with Klon Centaur), Diezel VH4 (for added low end, used as needed)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2022-2023. Rhythm riff sections double-tracked with both guitars. Amp blend varies by song, but Mark IIC++ and José-modded Marshall are always present. Wizard and Diezel used for additional tonal options. Klon Centaur sometimes used as boost. Schaffer Replica (SoloDallas Tower) used for wireless coloration. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on riff section. Settings estimated based on amp type, genre, and era.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • SoloDallas Schaffer Replica Tower · boost
  • Klon Centaur (sometimes used on Wizard head) · boost

Guitar → Schaffer Replica Tower → (Klon Centaur as needed) → Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ and/or José-modded Marshall (sometimes Wizard/Diezel blended) → Cabinet

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • chunky palm-muted chugs
  • scooped but present mids
  • aggressive attack
  • fast, articulate riffing
  • high output, saturated sound
  • clear note separation
  • modern metal clarity
  • low-end punch without muddiness
  • minimal ambience, dry tone

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