GuitarDistortedRiff
Dragula Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender J5 Telecaster (John 5 signature, likely with DiMarzio D Activator or Super Distortion bridge pickup)
Pickups
DiMarzio DP220 D-Activator Bridge or DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JVM210H 100-Watt Tube Amplifier Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Dragula' (1998). John 5 played the riff section using his signature Telecaster with high-output humbucker in the bridge, into a Marshall JVM210H. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff, but heavy amp gain and possibly a noise gate for tightness. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era. Studio context.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Boss DA-2 Adaptive Distortion (possible, not confirmed for studio riff) · distortion
Fender J5 Telecaster (bridge humbucker) → (possibly Boss DA-2 Adaptive Distortion) → Marshall JVM210H (high gain channel, no reverb)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and gritty
- tight and percussive
- thick, saturated distortion
- scooped mids for industrial metal clarity
- punchy low end
- articulate palm-muted chugs
- high-output, compressed attack
- minimal ambience
- focused and controlled
- industrial edge