72 seasons Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
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
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
Notes & Caveats
- No specific numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Mark IIC++/modded Marshall metal tones and genre/era.
- Pedal/effects information for riff section is inferred from sources and lack of audible effects in the recording; no time-based or modulation effects detected.
- Multiple amps are blended in the studio; Mark IIC++ and José-modded Marshall are always present, Wizard and Diezel used as needed.
- Guitar double-tracking is standard for Metallica rhythm; both Flying V and ESP Explorer used.
- Klon Centaur and Schaffer Replica (SoloDallas Tower) are sometimes used for coloration/boost, but not always present on every riff.
- No evidence of reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, or wah on riff section; dry, direct tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Assuming '72 Seasons' refers to Metallica's 2023 track, the riff tone is modern, tight, and high-gain with scooped mids, tight bass, and crisp treble/presence, matching James Hetfield's typical Mesa/Diezel amp settings for aggressive, articulate metal rhythm. The production is dry with little to no reverb, emphasizing clarity and punch.