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Defensive Personalities Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Death
Death · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich Stealth (likely 1980s USA model, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'Spiritual Healing')
Pickups
DiMarzio X2N humbucker (bridge position, high-output ceramic magnet)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2210
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1989/1990. Gear confirmed for 'Spiritual Healing' album sessions. James Murphy also played on the album, but Chuck Schuldiner played the main riffs. Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic used as boost. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic · overdrive
Guitar → Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic → Marshall JCM800 2210
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped but present mids
- razor-sharp attack
- articulate note separation
- focused low end
- crisp treble bite
- saturated but controlled distortion
- minimal ambience
- dry, in-your-face rhythm