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I Walked with a Zombie Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13 · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Custom (likely, based on artist's era-correct gear and visual evidence from 2005-2006)
Pickups
Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and artist's stated influences)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005 (Transylvania 90210 album). No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but Wednesday 13's sound is described as between White Zombie and AC/DC, suggesting a high-gain Marshall setup with a Les Paul-style guitar. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- crunchy and saturated
- mid-heavy British distortion
- full-bodied power chords
- articulate pick attack
- slightly scooped mids
- minimal ambience
- no audible modulation
- focused low end
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the studio recording of 'I Walked with a Zombie' riff section.
- Gear and settings are estimated based on Wednesday 13's stated influences (White Zombie, AC/DC), genre, era, and typical gear for this style.
- No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects in the riff section; distortion is likely from amp.
- Settings are inferred from typical Marshall JCM800 usage in 2000s horror punk/metal context.
- If more specific studio documentation or interviews surface, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Wednesday 13's 'I Walked with a Zombie' features a thick, modern punk/metal tone with high gain, tight low end, balanced mids, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness. The production is dry and punchy, typical of early 2000s horror punk/metal, so reverb is minimal.