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Flesh and the Power It Holds Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Death
Death · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich Stealth
Pickups
DiMarzio X2N (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall Valvestate 8100 head with Marshall Valvestate 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Flesh and the Power It Holds' from the album 'The Sound of Perseverance' (1998).
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Guitar → Boss DS-1 Distortion → Chorus pedal → Marshall Valvestate 8100 head → Marshall Valvestate 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- aggressive and precise
- tight palm-muted chugs
- articulate lead lines
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
Notes & Caveats
- Exact amp settings are not publicly documented; estimated based on typical metal tones and available gear information.
- Guitar knob settings are inferred from common practices for achieving similar tones.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Death's 'Flesh and the Power It Holds' features a high-gain, tight, and aggressive tone typical of late 90s death metal. The mids are slightly scooped to emphasize clarity and aggression, while the treble and presence are set high to ensure the guitar cuts through the mix. Reverb is minimal to maintain a dry, precise sound.