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Black No. 1 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Type O Negative
Type O Negative · 1990s · metal
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Original Recording
Guitar
Fernandes Raven Elite (Baritone, likely tuned to B Standard)
Pickups
Fernandes Sustainer (neck), Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge)
Amp
Fender Quad Reverb
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1993-1994, Bloody Kisses album. Kenny Hickey confirmed use of Fender Quad Reverb on this album. Baritone guitar and bridge humbucker used for heavy riff sections. Effects and pedals inferred from era, genre, and multiple forum discussions. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate amps for this specific song/section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass7
Gain8
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-5 or rack chorus) · chorus
- Distortion/Fuzz pedal (model unknown, possibly Tube Screamer or Fuzz for boost) · distortion
Fernandes Raven Elite (bridge pickup) → Distortion/Fuzz pedal → Chorus pedal → Fender Quad Reverb (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- thick and monstrous
- tight palm-muted chugs
- bright, chimey high end
- scooped or reduced mids
- heavy low end
- wide, lush chorus modulation
- high-gain saturation
- percussive attack
- layered, atmospheric texture
- reverb-washed ambience
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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