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Epitaph Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Necrophagist
Necrophagist · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez LACS Xiphos 7
Pickups
EMG 707 (active humbucker)
Amp
ENGL E645 Powerball
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Epitaph' album (2004). Guitarist Muhammed Suiçmez used the Ibanez LACS Xiphos 7 with EMG 707 pickups into an ENGL Powerball head, likely into a Vader 4x12 cabinet. No evidence of pedals for the rhythm/riff section; tone is direct, tight, and precise. Settings are based on forum posts and typical genre/amp use for the era.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate note separation
- crushing, high-gain saturation
- boosted mids for clarity
- minimal reverb for dryness
- aggressive palm muting
- clear, defined low end
- modern, technical death metal sound
- precise attack
- slightly scooped but present mids