GuitarDistortedRiff
Dead Skin Mask Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Slayer
Slayer · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Soloist (custom, Jeff Hanneman signature, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Seasons in the Abyss' era. Hanneman played main riff on Jackson Soloist with JB bridge pickup into JCM800. No evidence of pedals or effects on riff section; all gain from amp. No studio reverb or delay on rhythm tone.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- razor-sharp articulation
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- dry, immediate response
- crushing low end
- no audible reverb
- fast attack
- clear note separation