Cheap Vodka Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Acid Bath
Acid Bath · 1990s · metal
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar model confirmed from cover video using the correct tuning and style; amp confirmed from Equipboard and Premier Guitar rig rundowns for Acid Bath's era. No direct studio documentation, but these are the most reliable matches for the riff section of 'Cheap Vodka'.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Boss Metal Zone MT-2 · distortion
- Noise Gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
Guitar → Boss Metal Zone MT-2 (if used) → Noise Gate → Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain
- chunky low-end
- aggressive palm muting
- mid-heavy punch
- articulate note separation
- crushing distortion
- clear pick attack
- sludge/doom metal heaviness
- slightly scooped but present mids
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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