Clown — Korn1 / 2
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Clown Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Korn

Korn · 1990s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez Universe UV7BK 7-string
Pickups
DiMarzio Blaze II (humbuckers, stock on UV7BK)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1994; Korn's debut album. Gear confirmed for debut era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; amp provides main gain. Effects chain based on studio era and pedalboard evidence.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
1
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez BC-9 Bi-Mode Chorus · chorus

Ibanez Universe UV7BK → Ibanez BC-9 Bi-Mode Chorus → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (light spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • saturated and heavy
  • tight and percussive
  • slightly scooped mids
  • chunky low end
  • articulate note separation
  • dark and menacing
  • modulation swirl (chorus)
  • aggressive attack
  • modern nu-metal signature
  • studio clarity with thick gain

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