GuitarDistortedRiff
Crystal Mountain Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Death
Death · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Custom Shop Warrior
Pickups
DiMarzio X2N humbucker (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall Valvestate 8100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1995. Gear confirmed for Symbolic album sessions. No evidence of pedals used for distortion; amp distortion was primary. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and forum references. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped midrange
- razor-sharp articulation
- high-gain saturation
- clear note separation
- focused low end
- cutting treble
- minimal ambience
- dry, immediate attack