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Genetic Reconstruction Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Death

Death · 1990s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
B.C. Rich Stealth (late 1980s/early 1990s, likely 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, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Spiritual Healing' album sessions. Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic used as overdrive boost into Marshall JCM800 2210. No evidence of other pedals or effects for riff section. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in riff section. Rhythm guitar tone only (not solo).

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6

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
  • high-gain saturation
  • scooped but present mids
  • razor-sharp attack
  • articulate note separation
  • crushing low end
  • minimal ambience
  • dry, focused mix
  • classic late 80s/early 90s death metal rhythm sound

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source for exact amp knob settings; values estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 2210 settings for late 80s/early 90s death metal and genre/era conventions.
  • ⚠️No evidence of modulation, delay, or reverb effects in the riff section; only overdrive pedal confirmed.
  • ⚠️Guitar model and pickup inferred from Chuck Schuldiner's known gear for the 'Spiritual Healing' album and era.
  • ⚠️All settings and effects are for the studio rhythm/riff section only, not the solo.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Death's 'Genetic Reconstruction' features a classic early 90s death metal tone: high gain, tight low end, scooped mids, and biting treble, likely from a Marshall Valvestate or similar amp with minimal reverb. These settings reflect Chuck Schuldiner's typical approach for clarity and aggression in riffing.

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