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Death to All But Metal (Radio Edit) Guitar Tone Settings

Steel Panther · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
Charvel Satchel Signature Pro Mod DK
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan SH-1N '59 (neck humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM2000
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2008. Satchel has stated in interviews that for the album he used a Charvel with Seymour Duncan humbuckers into a Marshall JCM2000 with no pedals or reverb, just the amp cranked for distortion. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the main riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM2000 use for 2000s metal/hard rock and Satchel's own comments. Pickup selection inferred from genre and riff tone.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
0.5
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • crisp and articulate
  • chunky power chords
  • high-gain saturation
  • minimal ambience
  • dry, focused distortion
  • present upper mids
  • bridge pickup clarity
  • modern 80s-inspired metal

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for the studio recording; values estimated based on Satchel's interview stating he used a Marshall JCM2000 with no pedals or reverb, and typical settings for 2000s metal.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; Satchel states he goes 'totally dry' and lets the sound guy add effects live.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from the tone and Satchel's typical use of bridge humbucker for rhythm.
  • ⚠️If additional effects are audible in the isolated studio track, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Steel Panther's 'Death to All But Metal' riff tone is classic 80s LA metal: high gain, tight low end, slightly scooped mids, and bright, cutting treble. Satchel typically uses a hot-rodded Marshall or similar amp with minimal reverb for a dry, punchy mix-ready sound.

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