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Around the fur Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist · 1990s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
ESP Stephen Carpenter Signature (early model, likely custom ESP M/M-II style)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
A/DA MP-1 MIDI Programmable Tube Preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp, likely into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1997. Guitar World and Equipboard confirm ESP with Seymour Duncan JB pickups, A/DA MP-1 preamp, Marshall 9200 power amp. Marshall JCM800 heads were used previously but not for this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Boss FZ-1W Fuzz Waza Craft · fuzz

ESP Stephen Carpenter Signature (Seymour Duncan JB bridge) → Boss FZ-1W Fuzz (likely) → A/DA MP-1 preamp → Marshall 9200 power amp → Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • saturated high-gain
  • clear note definition
  • chunky low end
  • slightly scooped mids
  • articulate power chords
  • punchy attack
  • minimal ambience
  • modern metal rhythm

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on typical A/DA MP-1 + Marshall power amp usage in 1990s metal and Deftones' genre.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of pickup selector position, but bridge humbucker is standard for heavy riff sections in Deftones' style.
  • ⚠️Pedal usage for the riff section is not directly confirmed for the studio recording; Boss FZ-1W Fuzz is listed as used on the album, but not specifically for the riff section of this song.
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the riff section; tone is dry and direct.
  • ⚠️Presence and reverb settings are estimated for a tight, modern metal rhythm sound.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Deftones' 'Around the Fur' riff is a modern metal tone with saturated high gain, tight low end, slightly scooped mids, and clear but not harsh treble. The production is dry and punchy, typical of late 90s nu-metal, with little to no reverb and a present, aggressive attack.

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