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Antichrist Superstar Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez TC630
Pickups
Ibanez stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, model unspecified)
Amp
Marshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp (studio, 1996)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996. Guitarist: Daisy Berkowitz (Scott Putesky). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and tour photos. Amp inferred from era, interviews, and forum consensus. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated industrial distortion
- aggressive palm muting
- razor-sharp attack
- slightly scooped mids
- chunky, mechanical riffing
- compressed and focused
- minimal ambience
- dry, in-your-face
- no audible delay or reverb